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The
programme will enable:
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The establishment of the first ever network of Indian botanic
gardens which will achieve a closer interaction among the botanic
gardens for conservation the sustainable use of plant diversity
and eco-education activities.
- The
first ever database on plants cultivated in Indian botanic gardens
for use in conservation programmes. The authenticated database
will serve as the referral source/ manual for those who are interested
to know about the plant wealth and in-country conservation activities.
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The establishment of the first ever website on Indian botanic
gardens. The website will be linked with global websites and will
serve as the referral source/ manual for those who are interested
to know about the plant wealth and in-country conservation activities
on the Internet.
- The
enhanced involvement of Indian botanic gardens in plant conservation
through small grant programmes, thereby enhancing the level of
conservation for India's flora.
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The creation of better public awareness of the roles of botanic
gardens in India and thus an increased
profile of India's botanic gardens both nationally and internationally.
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The training of persons from selected botanic gardens in modern
methods for the conservation of plants.
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The publication of a handbook for education in Indian Botanic
Gardens.
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The facilitation of state of the art facilities and blue prints
for modern gardens, including model education programmes, medicinal
plant projects and a major new botanic garden project, in collaboration
with the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF)/ Botanical
Survey of India (BSI) to develop the Botanic Garden of Indian
Republic in Noida.
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