About Us

About Us
About Us

Championing Biodiversity via Conservation & Education

Association for Biodiversity Conservation & Research (ABC) is a charitable organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, conserving ecosystems, and raising awareness through education and community engagement. Since 2017, we’ve been working to preserve India’s rich biodiversity, promote sustainable living, and empower communities to reconnect with nature for a healthier planet.

Our Mission

A living centre for education and science, committed to providing compelling guest experiences and inspiring passion to protect wildlife and habitats

Our Vision

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Our Values

Fundamentally inspired by the uniqueness, spontaneity and self sustainability of the Nature itself, our core values which guide us to achieve our mission and realize our vision are

Conservation

We are committed to practicing and promoting activities and actions that benefit wildlife and the environment.

Integrity

our Transparency and commitment to the best practices inspire us to lead by example.

Dedication

We are proud, energetic and passionate about saving wildlife with tireless effort for the upkeep of our plant and animal life.

Passion

We are passionate about and celebrate the diversity of life and a society that lives in harmony with the natural world that has been sustaining and enriching our lives.

Excellence

We ensure the highest standard of care for wildlife, with efforts to inspire the upcoming generations to understand and work for the upliftment of wildlife and their environment.

Collaboration

We encourage creativity, strive to think differently and turn our ideas into actions.

Innovation

We conduct ourselves in a manner that fosters respect and teamwork among our members, volunteers and our partners to achieve our mutual goals of Optimism, Courage and Accountability

Meet Our Team

ABC’s passionate team—conservationists, educators, researchers, and volunteers—unites to protect nature with expertise and dedication for a sustainable future

Dr Siddhartha Pati

Founder | Scientist | Marine Biotechnologist

Award-winning scientist known for groundbreaking research in marine biotechnology and sustainable biomaterials. Developed patented technology converting discarded shrimp shells into high-value bioproducts.

Dr Gobinda Chandra Biswal

Academician and Zoologist

He is a prominent Indian zoologist and wildlife conservationist from Odisha, widely recognised for his extensive research on horseshoe crabs. He is the President of the Association for Biodiversity Conservation (ABC) and a member of the IUCN SSC Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group.

Prof. (Dr.) Bisnu Prasad Dash

A prominent academician and researcher specializing in Medical Biotechnology (specifically Haemoglobinopathies), Animal Biotechnology, and Marine Biotechnology. Current Role: Adjunct Professor at Fakir Mohan University (FMU) and Professor in Zoology at AIPH University, Bhubaneswar.

Dr Sanatan Tudu

Scientist | Conservation Biologist

Marine scientist specializing in conservation biology, genetics, and marine biotechnology. Focuses on horseshoe crab population genetics and marine biodiversity conservation along the Indian coast.