India's Historic Fauna Checklist: A Landmark in Biodiversity Documentation

India has launched the 'Fauna of India Checklist Portal,' a comprehensive document covering 1,04,561 species, to mark the 109th Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized the checklist's significance in positioning India as a global leader in biodiversity documentation.

India has taken a pioneering step by preparing a comprehensive checklist of its entire fauna, encompassing 1,04,561 species, making it the first country in the world to achieve this milestone.

Speaking at the launch of the 'Fauna of India Checklist Portal' on the 109th Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the document will set India apart as a global leader in biodiversity documentation.

The checklist, according to Yadav, will be an invaluable resource for taxonomists, researchers, academicians, conservation managers, and policymakers. It includes 121 checklists of all known taxa across 36 phyla, covering endemic, threatened, and scheduled species, underscoring India's commitment to biodiversity conservation. He also highlighted the International Big Cat Alliance and the successful relocation of cheetahs to India as key initiatives in this domain.

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