Aggregating information on India's rich biodiversity and making it freely available to citizens.A unique repository of information on India's biodiversity

Core values

- **Comprehensive Biodiversity Data**: The portal aggregates and provides open and free access to a vast repository of biodiversity data, including species information, observations, and literature, which is crucial for research, conservation, and education[4][5].
- **Citizen Science Engagement**: It encourages public participation in documenting and identifying species, fostering a sense of community and environmental awareness among citizens[1][4].
- **Conservation and Coexistence**: The portal focuses on understanding the dynamics between biodiversity and human activities, particularly in urbanizing areas, which helps in developing effective conservation strategies and urban planning[1].
- **Educational Tool**: It serves as an educational resource, helping to educate citizens about India's biodiversity, which can lead to better environmental understanding and stewardship[5].
- **Improvement in Quality of Life**: By documenting and addressing the impacts of human activities on biodiversity, the portal contributes to improving environmental health, which in turn can enhance the quality of life for both urban and rural communities[1][2].