A 3 days' Nature Camp was held at Manas National Park, BTC Assam from 17th March to 19th March 2023. The camp was organized by NESTs, Kolkata in collaboration with Nature’s Beckon, Assam. Activities include nature walk & bird watching along the border of National Park and two gypsy safaris to Bansbari & Bhuyanpara Range. The camp also included sessions on conservation of biodiversity and protection of forests. One major objective of visit to this Tiger Reserve and World Heritage Site is to experience how successfully Govt of Assam with the non-govt activists and forest dwellers are working in tandem towards the conservation of the forests. There were also interactive sessions on responsible eco-tourism and how the nature lovers can play roles to save the forests. The participants also interacted with the local Bodo people and got the opportunity to purchase their traditional attires and hand woven fabrics. Lastly there was a campfire where participants shared their personal experiences they were taking back with them.

A tributary of Torsa, Sishamara flows through Jaldapara National Park. Initiatives on eco-tourism have started in the last few years on the banks of Sishmara. The objective of the project was to build awareness among the villagers and unemployed youth. For securing the culture of the area, local folk music and dance was promoted. Training was also provided to the locals on handicraft and support provided to them in health and education.

As tea and tourism plays the most significant role in the economy of Dooars, a symposium was organized by NESTS on the Tea & Tourism in Duars. Speakers were Mr D P Roy (former MP & MLA); Mr Mihir Goswami (MLA & Chairman NBSTC), Kishan Kalyani (Planter), Mr Bijay Gopal Chakaraborty (General Secy, All India Small Tea Growers Association) & Pradosh Ranjan Saha (Secretary, NESTS and Editor, Rong Route).