NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY MISSION

  • June 6, 2021
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NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY MISSION

Subject: Governance

Context: The National Biodiversity Mission can help the dysfunctional relationship between humanity and nature.

Concept:

  • National Biodiversity Mission is one of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) has identified national science missions which aim to address major scientific challenges to ensure India’s sustainable development.
  • Each mission will be led by a lead Ministry and will engage international and national institutional partners, young scientists and industry.

National Biodiversity Mission

  • It will includes ,
  • a comprehensive documentation of India’s biodiversity with the potential for cataloguing and mapping all lifeforms in India including associated cultural and traditional practices,
  • assessment of the distribution and conservation status of India’s biodiversity,
  • development of a cadre of professionals adept at handling large sets of environmental data for management and monitoring of biodiversity
  • establishment of a vibrant biodiversity based economy on a solid foundation of reliable information
  • engagement with the public
  • enhanced options for agricultural production and livelihood security and the general well-being of society.

Lead Partners:

  • Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
  • Department of Biotechnology.
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