Biodiversity: An Indian Perspective

Abstract

As human population has increased over the last few decades; there has been expanding pressure on nature. A strong revolution is needed to promote the sustainable use of natural resources to preserve and protect biodiversity.This presentation provides a brief overview of the recent loss of biodiversity in India by reviewing the present status of biological wealth and by identifying areas which need sincere attention. There is an urgent need to monitor loss of biodiversity by assessing the situations which lead to extinction of species. This may be achieved by collecting all established case studies and information from scientific field. A challenge remains, however, in using this information to provide logical solutions for the effective conservation of natural wealth.