Write critical notes on the following: India’s effort in biodiversity
India’s effort in biodiversity conservation: India has greatly contributed to the conservation of biodiversity owing to its great utility and need for conservation. The following measures have been taken for this purpose: (a) Setting up of bodies like Indian Board for Wildlife, Bombay Natural History Society, etc. (b) Observation of the first week of October as national wildlife week. (c) introduction of the Wildlife Protection Act in 1972. (d) Setting up of sanctuaries, national parks, and biosphere reserves.
