TNPSC Thervupettagam

Gene bank to preserve biodiversity

May 5 , 2022 879 days 673 0
  • The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the country’s first-of-its-kind gene bank program in the State.
  • It is aimed at conserving native biodiversity to ensure that natural resources are passed on to the next generation.
  • The project has identified seven sections — marine biodiversity; native crop seed; local breed of livestock; freshwater biodiversity; barren land, grazing land and grass land biodiversity; protection and management of forest land; and, rejuvenation of forest land.

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