National Symposium-cum-Workshop On Taxonomy & Ecology of Spider. 

Amravati district is rich in biodiversity in Vidarbha and the first tiger project in Maharashtra is also in this district. Amravati residents are always at the forefront of forest and wildlife conservation. 

Forest Training Institute Chikhadara, The academy will provide training to forest officers selected by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). It will also serve as a training ground for forest guards. Once the requirement of officers in Maharashtra is fulfilled, the academy will be made available to the forest officers of other states.  The institute also has different facilities in form of Classrooms, Conference rooms, Library, Computer lab, Sports grounds, Hostel, and Guesthouse. The college is also having the facility of a Virtual Classroom through Video conferencing for connecting experts in different fields to interact with trainees on various occasions. Training in the field of Weapons, Motor Mechanics, and First aid have also been imparted.  Spider Museum is the Key feature of this training institute.  Institute provides training courses on wildlife, biodiversity, eco-tourism, ecology development, joint forest management, medicinal plan, tribal and traditional forest rights, mangroves. 

In the Chikhadara Forest, various research is carried out and research of spiders is one of them. Various new species of spiders are discovered from this area. Spider also plays an important role to sustain the environment, ecology, and biodiversity. So this workshop gives information, knowledge & training to students in all aspects of spider & spider research. 

• Taxonomy and Ecology of Spider

• Role of Spider in Forest Ecosystems

• Role of Spider in Agriculture Development

• Role of Spider to Sustain Biodiversity. 

1. Date of Workshop - 4th March - 5th March  2022.

2. Last Date of Poster Submission - 15th February 2022. 

3. Display of Shortlisted Candidate - 25th February 2022. 

Registration fees. (Only for Students UG/PG)

1. On or Before 15th  February 2022 - Rs. 1,000/-

2. On or Before 25th  February  2022 - Rs. 1,500/-

3. Spot Registration - Rs. 2,000/-

4. Also You Can Make Payment using PhonePe No. - 9175777695

5. Banking Details for RTGS or NEFT

Name Of Account Holder -  Mr. Gopal Natthuji Bhalavi

Account No. - 34078474649

IFSC No. - SBIN0000278  

Name of Bank - State Bank of India, Morshi, Maharashtra. 

((Note Transaction Id & take a Screenshot of Payment both are mandatory for Registration form))

6. Link For Online Registration Form. 

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2) Use brief and simple language, better to avoid text altogether .

3) Size 1m * 1m. 

Forest Training Institute Chikhadara, Melghat, Dist. Amravati. Maharashtra India.

Off. 07220 230230

Fax.07223-222643 

Participants can arrange accommodation by themselves. There are many resorts, & Hotels are available at Chikhldhara.  

Contact -Mr. Rakesh Mahalle - +91 92256 00065, +91 98600 60065  ( for accommodation).