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BSI Director Discusses Plant Conservation with Arunachal Pradesh Governor
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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The director of the Botanical Survey of India met the governor of Arunachal Pradesh to review strategies for conserving the state’s rich flora.
In a recent meeting, the Director of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) sat down with the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss the urgent need for plant conservation in the northeastern state. The dialogue focused on the unique biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh, which hosts a large proportion of India’s endemic and threatened plant species.
Both officials highlighted the challenges posed by habitat loss, climate change, and unsustainable land‑use practices. They agreed that a coordinated approach involving state forest departments, local communities, and scientific institutions is essential to safeguard the region’s flora.
The BSI Director outlined a set of proposed actions, including expanded field surveys, the creation of protected seed banks, and capacity‑building programs for forest officials. The Governor pledged administrative support and urged the state to allocate resources for implementing these measures.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to draft a joint action plan within the next few months, aiming to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s role as a biodiversity hotspot and to contribute to India’s broader conservation goals.
Both officials highlighted the challenges posed by habitat loss, climate change, and unsustainable land‑use practices. They agreed that a coordinated approach involving state forest departments, local communities, and scientific institutions is essential to safeguard the region’s flora.
The BSI Director outlined a set of proposed actions, including expanded field surveys, the creation of protected seed banks, and capacity‑building programs for forest officials. The Governor pledged administrative support and urged the state to allocate resources for implementing these measures.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to draft a joint action plan within the next few months, aiming to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s role as a biodiversity hotspot and to contribute to India’s broader conservation goals.