Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) – National Environmental Organisation

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)- National Environmental Organisation

• The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) was launched in 1916 to promote survey, exploration, and research to enhance the knowledge regarding the flora and fauna of the British Indian Empire.
• It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy.
• Initially, the ZSI had eight regional centres across India. At present, it has 16 regional centres spread across the country. Its headquarters are at Kolkata.
• It has been declared as the designated repository for the National Zoological Collection as per section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002.
• ZSI publishes Red Data Book on Indian Animals. It was first published in 1983 and is similar to Red Data Book published by IUCN.
• ZSI undertakes Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with special reference to ecology and wildlife.

Primary Objectives

• Taxonomic studies of all faunal components collected.
• Periodic review of the Status of Threatened and Endemic species.
• Bio ecological studies on selected important communities/species.
• Preparation of Red Data Book, Fauna of India and Fauna of States.
• Preparation of databases for the recorded species of the country.
• Maintenance & Development of National Zoological Collections.
• Training, Capacity Building and Human Resource Development.
• Faunal Identification, Advisory services and Library Services.
• Publication of results including Fauna of India and Fauna of States.

Secondary Objectives

• Environmental Impact Studies.
• Maintenance and Development of Museum at Headquarters and Regional Stations
• Development of ENVIS and CITES Centers.
• Research Fellowship, Associateship and Emeritus Scientist Programmes.
• Collaborative research programmes on Biodiversity with other Organizations.
• GIS and Remote Sensing studies for animal diversity as well as for selected threatened species.
• Chromosomal Mapping and DNA finger printing.

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