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BSI and NHM

February 21 , 2018 2329 days 1046 0
  • Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Natural History Museum (NHM), UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of genetic-taxonomic studies, research and training, conservation including species and habitat conservation assessments.
  • The Objectives of MoU are,
    • Help both nations to use scientific evidence to support goals of Convention on Biological Diversity, CITES and Nagoya Protocol.
    • Capacity building and scientific exchanges between two nations and improving interoperability between them in plant resource conservation.
Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
  • BSI is the apex research organization under Ministry of Environment and Forests for carrying out taxonomic and floristic studies on wild plant resources of country.
  • It was established in 1890 with objective to explore plant resources of country.
  • It has nine regional circles situated at different regions of the country.

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