After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Biodiversity 2. India as Mega Diversity Nation 3. Our Common Plants 4. Our Common Animals 5. Endangered Plants and Animals. Introduction to Biodiversity: India is one of the world's most biologically and culturally diverse countries. It is also one of the poorest in terms of per capita income. The [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the growth of bio prospecting in India. Agriculture accounts for 30% of India's GDP and employs over 60% of the workforce'. Since such a high proportion of the population depends on the viability of subsistence and other agricultural systems oriented towards staple foods, it is essential that devoting land and resources towards [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the national policy of biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity management consists of three types of activity surveying, characterizing biodiversity, regulating its protection; and ensuring its sustainable utilisation. Until 2002, there was no single piece of legislation or governmental organisation covering all aspects of biodiversity management understood thus. So while there is no specific law [...]