Biodiversity is central to India’s environmental and development priorities. It supports food security, livelihoods, climate resilience, and ecological balance. India’s forests, wetlands, mountains, coasts, deserts, grasslands, and marine ecosystems sustain diverse species and communities. Millions of local communities depend on these natural resources for daily life. India continues to consrerve its natural capital and biodiversity commitments through policies, institutions, and community participation aligned with global frameworks.