Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no   106 DRAFT VISIONARY PERSPECTIVE PLAN TO CONSERVE BIRDS Why in news? Recently the Government of India has placed the draft Visionary Perspective Plan (20202030) for the conservation of avian diversity their ecosystems habitats and landscapes in the country in public domain. More on the news  There are 554 important bird and biodiversity areas (IBAs) in the country. Out of which 506 sites have globally threatened species.  There are presently 201503 wetlands most of which are under stress due to impacts of urbanization and agricultural runoffs.  The Visionary plan has proposed to carry out 15 major programmes and various activities which should be implemented over shortterm (20202024) mediumterm (20242027) and longterm (20272030).  This is an addition to Indias National Wildlife Action Plan (2017 2031) which too has several conservation actions for the protection of birds and their habitats.  The MoEFCC had also come out with Indias National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds and their Habitats along the Central Asian Flyway (20182023). Challenges faced in conservation of birds in India  Pressure of anthropogenic activities leading to destruction of their natural habitat and factors like environmental degradation changes in land use like rapid urbanisation and pollution poses a serious threat to their survival.  Prevalent bird trade despite a complete ban on export of live birds (indigenous and captivebred exotics). o In India over 370 bird species are reportedly traded in more than 900 markets making the country the third highest in bird trade globally.  Low conviction rate due to lack of legally admissible evidence with respect to authenticity of species identification by enforcement agencies Shine india monthly magazine buy. 

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