Write an explanatory note on the efforts for the conservation of biodiversity in India.
Conservation of biodiversity in India: In situ conservation is carried out through biosphere reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas by the Ministry of Environment and Forest reserve. The National Bureau of Plants, Animals, and Fish Genetic Resources collects, conserves and stores germplasms of plants and animals in seed gene banks or field gene banks. Botanical Gardens and Zoological Parks have a large collection of plant and animal species.