Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems which promote the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are internationally recognized within the framework of UNESCO's Man and

India has two biodiversity hot spots, namely: Himalaya (Eastern Himalayas) The Western Ghat Eastern Himalaya Phyto-geographically, the Eastern Himalaya forms a distinct floral region and comprises of Nepal, Bhutan, states

There are 25 Biodiversity Hotspots in the world mostly located in the Tropics. The loose definition is that it is a biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that

The Government of India has been implementing the National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP) in close collaboration with the State/UT Governments since the year 1985-86. Under the programme, 115 wetlands have

Wetlands in India are distributed in different geographical regions, ranging from the Himalaya to the Deccan plateau. The variability in climatic conditions and topography is responsible for significant diversity. Based

India has a wealth of wetland ecosystems distributed across various eco- geographical regions that range from Himalayas to Deccan plateau. Varied topography and climatic regimes support and sustain diverse and