3.6 India as a mega-diversity nation | ES301 |

UNIT 3 | ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
3.6 India as a mega-diversity nation
Welcome to Unit-3 on Biodiversity and its Conservation! In this comprehensive series, we explore the intricate tapestry of life on our planet, delving into the rich variety of species and ecosystems, their values, and the critical need for conservation.
3.1 Introduction to Biodiversity and its Conservation: Uncover the fundamental concepts of biodiversity and the urgent need for its preservation. Understand the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.
3.2 Level of Biodiversity - Genetic Diversity: Dive deep into the intricate world of genetic diversity, exploring species diversity, and the broader concept of ecosystem diversity.
3.3 Bio-geographical Classification of India: Embark on a journey across India's diverse landscapes. Explore the Trans-Himalayan zones, Himalayan Zones, Desert Plains, Semi-Arid Plains, Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Coastal Region, Northeast India zones, and The Indian Iceland.
3.4 Introduction to the Value of Biodiversity: Discover the various values that biodiversity brings to our lives. From direct values like consumptive use and productive use to indirect values encompassing social, ethical, aesthetic, and option values.
3.5 Biodiversity at Global, National, and Local Levels: Explore the global, national, and local dimensions of biodiversity, understanding its impact on different scales.
3.6 India as a Mega-diversity Nation: Uncover the uniqueness of India's biodiversity, understanding its salient features and why it stands as a mega-diversity nation.
3.7 Hotspots of Biodiversity: Journey through biodiversity hotspots, including The Himalayas, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats, Sunderland, and understand the importance of these regions.
3.8 Threats to Biodiversity: Delve into the critical issues threatening biodiversity, from habitat loss to poaching and man-wildlife conflicts.
3.9 Endangered and Endemic Species of India: Meet the remarkable species that face endangerment and those exclusive to India. Understand the significance of their conservation.
3.10 Conservation of Biodiversity: Explore the strategies for conserving biodiversity, from in-situ methods with their advantages and disadvantages to ex-situ conservation.
Join us in this enlightening journey through the diverse landscapes and life forms that make our planet unique. Together, let's appreciate, understand, and work towards conserving the invaluable gift of biodiversity.
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highly informative. thanks!

[@RGPVofficial]

Welcome, Keep watching and studying!

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Madam report pdf pls

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We will provide the notes soon!