COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF FAUNA:
ENVIRONMENT
NEWS: India has prepared a checklist of
its entire fauna, covering 1,04,561 species, becoming the first country in the
world to do so.
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Fauna of India Checklist
Portal
Launch
Details:
- Event: Launched on the 109th Foundation Day of
the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Location: Kolkata.
- Leader: Union Environment Minister Bhupender
Yadav.
- Significance: First country to
record all of its wildlife, listing 1,04,561 species.
Significance
of the Fauna Checklist:
- Conservation and Protection:
- Establishes a baseline for tracking biodiversity changes.
- Identifies species needing immediate conservation action.
- Scientific Research:
- Provides a comprehensive list of regional fauna.
- Aids in understanding biodiversity and sustainable resource
management.
- Policy and Planning:
- Informs smart wildlife protection policies and habitat
preservation programs.
Global
Leadership and Conservation Initiatives:
- Global Standard:
India sets a precedent in biodiversity documentation.
- Programs Highlighted:
- “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” project.
- International Big Cat Alliance.
- Successful cheetah relocations as an example of effective
wildlife conservation.
Impact
and Future Prospects:
- Beneficiaries:
Taxonomists, researchers, academics, policymakers, and conservationists.
- Global Stewardship:
Enhances India’s role as a leader in environmental protection.
- Foundation for Future: Lays
groundwork for continued global environmental leadership.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-prepares-1st-comprehensive-list-of-fauna-9424887/