After reading this article you will learn about the growth of bio prospecting in India. Agriculture accounts for 30% of India's GDP and employs over 60% of the workforce'. Since such a high proportion of the population depends on the viability of subsistence and other agricultural systems oriented towards staple foods, it is essential that devoting land and resources towards [...]
This article throws light upon the top six values of Biodiversity in India. The values are: 1. To Meet Survival Needs 2. Aesthetic Value 3. Economic Value 4. Ethical Value 5. Ecological Services 6. Religious, Spiritual and Other Cultural Uses. Value # 1. To Meet Survival Needs: Perhaps the most important value of biodiversity, particularly in a country like India, [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Objective of Green Belt Development 2. Suggested Scheme for Future Green Belt Development around Industrial Area 3. Choice of Plant Species 4. Planting Pattern 5. Current Status of Green Belt Development in India. Objective of Green Belt Development: It is an established fact that vegetation plays an important role in cleaning [...]