Zoological Survey of India: A Century of Biodiversity Leadership
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the critical role of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in biodiversity research during its 110th Foundation Day. He praised its contributions to faunal exploration, policy-making, and species conservation, while emphasizing its efforts in advancing digital biodiversity data and collaborative conservation projects.
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has commended the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for its pivotal contributions to biodiversity research during the institution's milestone 110th Foundation Day celebration. The minister lauded ZSI's role in advancing taxonomic knowledge and supporting India's biodiversity exploration and research efforts at both national and global levels.
Highlighting ongoing efforts, Yadav noted ZSI's involvement in shaping biodiversity and wildlife protection legislation and contributing scientific insights into various Ramsar sites' faunal diversity. Additionally, ZSI's digital initiatives, including a user-friendly biodiversity database, align with Prime Minister Modi's digital revolution goals.
In a pioneering project, ZSI researchers are tracking Olive Ridley sea turtles across vast distances, exemplifying the organization's commitment to long-term species conservation. The ZSI's innovations, such as a newly established forensic lab in Kolkata, further underscore its dedication to scientific excellence and conservation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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