India’s 80th Independence Day on 15th August 2026,  Shri Virendra R Tiwari, IFS(Retd), Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority hoisted the National Flag and delivered the Chief Guest address at TICEL Bio Park, Chennai. Dr.B.Balaji IFS, Member Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority graced the event. Prizes were given to the winners for the competitions held as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. 

When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International Day for Biological Diversity.