The Green Hub

07/04/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡)

We’ve brought together all the updates from across the three Green Hub regions - North East, Central India, and Western Himalayas — into one place!

Swipe to explore the highlights and get a glimpse of the incredible work, stories, and journeys across our hubs.

26/03/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Lekope: Conservation of Handloom Heritage in Majuli

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞: Dulumoni Regon, 3rd Batch, 2024 (NER)

A monitoring visit was conducted from 5th to 10th March in Majuli, Assam, the project site of Batch 3 grantee Dulumoni Regon (representing Team Lekope). The purpose of the visit was to engage with the Lekope team and the weavers involved in the project.

The project is supported under the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐱 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (𝐍𝐄𝐑) by .

The visit was led by Dipti Nair , a textile designer based in Meghalaya, with experience in sustainable textiles, natural dyeing practices, and working closely with artisan communities. From Green Hub, Nikita and Luku accompanied the visit.

During the visit, the team met with the Ayang Trust at their office and visited three Chilakola Training Centres. At these centres, they interacted with weavers, including both trainees and trainers, who demonstrated their processes and showcased their products. A natural dyeing workshop was also conducted by the weavers in the presence of Dipti, who shared her feedback and insights. Several in-depth discussions took place with the weaver teams on topics such as motifs, textile development, future planning, sourcing better quality yarn, and exploring possibilities of cultivating their own Muga and Eri silk.

The weavers also shared their traditional garments and patterns, providing valuable cultural context to their work. The visit was documented by Green Hub Batch 8 alumnus Mohat Jyoti Pegu, who also served as the field coordinator throughout the visit.

The team also conducted fellowship outreach at Menam Homestay and Borgoya Gaon No. 2, and visited a Lekope outlet showcasing textile and food products.

20/03/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The second edition of the Green Hub Western Himalayas Festival was held in Kufri, Himachal Pradesh (10–11 March), bringing together filmmakers, students, conservationists, and community members to celebrate youth-led environmental storytelling from across the region.

Part of the Green Hub Western Himalayas Fellowship—a one-year program supported by - the festival showcased films made by Green Hub fellows across Ladakh, Uttarkhand, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh in partnership with organisations working in the field of conservation and social development .

Over two days, around 230 people attended daily screenings and sessions. The festival also marked the graduation of the second batch and welcomed the third batch of fellows.

16 films created during internships with partner organisations were screened, highlighting biodiversity, livelihoods, and community-led initiatives across the region.

The festival also featured presentations by filmmakers like Neha Dixit and Ashhar Farooqui . A special screening of award winning film ‘Turtle Walker’ by Taira Malaney , was followed by an engaging discussions on conservation storytelling.

Green Hub alumni and GHxRE Conservation Grantees also shared their journeys and projects through talks, stalls, and exhibitions at the festival.

16/03/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The four-day Biodiversity Workshop (March 11-14) in Gobuk and Simong brought children together for nature trails, butterfly rearing, traditional games, and endless curiosity. 🌿🦋

Through the workshop, children explored and learned about Pettang (birds) and Takom (insects) while listening to stories shared by the Super Meimei, turning the forest itself into a vibrant classroom.

A special highlight was the ride to Simon’s🚙💨. Thanks to Sahil and Chigging, the journey became a joyful adventure. In Simong, the group also joined the first nature trail led by the Simong Super Meimei, making it a truly wholesome and memorable experience. 🌿

The final evening concluded with movies, music, and an exciting night of camping under the stars. ⛺✨ A big shoutout to (Rapper Bhaiyya), who brought incredible energy to the evening with his music. 🎶

Heartfelt gratitude goes to Epum Sirum Welfare Society, Gobuk Welfare Society, and Bomging Olung Angong for their support from Day Zero. Special appreciation also goes to the ever-energetic Super Meimei team, the true backbone of the event. ❤️

The project site is supported by: &

09/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲)

We’ve brought together all the updates from across the three Green Hub regions - North East, Central India, and Western Himalayas — into one place!

Swipe to explore the highlights and get a glimpse of the incredible work, stories, and journeys across our hubs.

03/03/2026

Alhamdulillah ✨
Our 7-Day Design Development Workshop has successfully concluded!
It has been an inspiring journey where our talented Bakarwal women artisans participated with great interest, dedication, and enthusiasm. This workshop focused on developing modern, market-ready designs while staying deeply rooted in our traditional Bakarwal embroidery heritage.
Heartfelt thanks to Anshu Arora for guiding the artisans in design development, and to Nisha Subramaniam for leading the capacity building sessions with such commitment and care.
We are deeply grateful to The Green Hub x Royal Enfield for giving us this valuable opportunity and supporting grassroots artisans.
Through Bakarwal Crafts, we continue our mission to empower women, preserve culture, and take our community’s craft from the mountains to national and global platforms. 🌿🧵

03/03/2026

01/03/2026

‼️𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝: 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔‼️

Great news! The 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 applications are open, and the 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 has been 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 to *𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓*.

We invite youth from across the Northeast states of India and North Bengal to apply for this one-year residential fellowship. The program focuses on using video as a tool to engage and empower young individuals in environment conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and social change.

Find the application link in the bio or visit the websites mentioned in the poster for more details.

𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩. 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

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The fellowship is supported by , & .india .

22/02/2026

𝐆𝐇𝐱𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Conserving Pumsi for Human and Wildlife
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞: Dupjang Lepcha, 3rd Batch (2024-2025)

A monitoring and site visit was conducted at the field site of Batch 3 GHxRE Conservation Grantee Dupjang Lepcha in Khecheopalri Gompa Village and Lake area, West Sikkim from 13–17 February 2026. The visit was led by Dr. Santosh Kumar Rai, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Sikkim University.

Camera trap footage shared by Dupjang recorded rich wildlife presence, including Himalayan Black Bear, Large Indian Civet, Leopard Cat, Barking Deer, and Wild Boar.

The project, supported by under the 𝐆𝐇𝐱𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐍𝐄𝐑), focuses on the conservation of Machilus edulis (Wild Avocado), locally known as “Pumsi” in the Lepcha dialect. Native to the Eastern Himalaya, Pumsi holds ecological, cultural, nutritional, and economic importance for communities in Sikkim, Kalimpong, and Darjeeling. However, its natural populations are declining rapidly.

The research aims to build baseline ecological and social data for long-term conservation. Key objectives include identifying pollinators and seed dispersers essential for regeneration, and studying human-wildlife interactions—particularly involving black bears during the fruiting season. The project also promotes community awareness, sustainable harvesting practices, and strategies to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

During the visit, Dupjang, along with Dr. Santosh and the Green Hub team ( , & ), conducted a community awareness program and shared findings from the past year. The community showed strong support for the initiative.

Outreach for the Green Hub Fellowship was also conducted with youth in Yuksom, Sahyog Clinic in Gangtok (in collaboration with Rainbow Hills Association), and with Botany students at Sikkim University.