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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