Gramin Vikas Trust, successfully organized a one-month Summer Internship Programme for
students of Nirma University from 11 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. The internship focused on
the preparation of People's Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) in ten villages of Saraswati
Taluka, Patan District, Gujarat.
People's Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), prepared under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002,
document local biological resources, traditional ecological knowledge, ecosystem services,
and community conservation practices. These registers support biodiversity conservation,
sustainable resource management, environmental planning, and protection of indigenous
knowledge.
During the internship, students received orientation on biodiversity conservation,
Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), PBR preparation processes, and field survey
methodologies. They actively participated in village surveys, biodiversity resource mapping,
household interactions, focus group discussions, stakeholder consultations, and
documentation of local flora, fauna, agricultural biodiversity, medicinal plants, livestock
resources, and traditional knowledge systems.
The internship covered the villages of Tank Vasana, Deliyathara, Dhanasara, Dharusan, Nana
Nayta, Nana Veloda, Bhatsan, Bhutiya Vasana, Melusan, and Mota Nayta. Students worked
closely with Village Panchayats, Biodiversity Management Committees, farmers, women’s
groups, traditional healers, and community elders to collect and validate biodiversity-related
information.
In addition to field exposure, students contributed to data verification, digital documentation,
biodiversity database development, and preparation of PBR reports. The programme
enhanced their communication, analytical, technical, computer, teamwork, leadership, and
problem-solving skills while providing practical experience in biodiversity conservation and
sustainable rural development.
The Summer Internship Programme successfully bridged academic learning with real-world
field experience and contributed to strengthening local biodiversity conservation efforts.
Gramin Vikas Trust certifies the successful completion of the internship by the participating
Nirma University students and appreciates their valuable contribution towards the preparation
of People's Biodiversity Registers.
Gramin Vikas Trust is a non-government organization established in 2003, registered under the Society Registration Act 1860 and the Public Charitable Trust Act 1950. Founded by a dedicated team of trustees from diverse professional backgrounds, including business, education, and public service, the Trust is united by a common goal: to educate and empower rural communities.
Gramin Vikas Trust, Veer Annex,
1st Floor B/h Circuit House, Abu Highway,
Palanpur : 385001 Dist- Banaskantha,
Gujarat(India)
