Conservation India
Promotes evidence-based conservation, providing reliable information and practical knowledge to protect wildlife and their habitats, fostering a proactive approach for effective conservation efforts
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Programs
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Effect of Oil Palm Cultivation on Biodiversity
District
Andaman
States
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Conservation India (CI), is deeply concerned about the potential impact of the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) on India's biodiversity-rich forests, particularly in the North-Eastern states and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It fears that the extensive oil palm plantations planned under the NMEO-OP could lead to the permanent destruction of critical ecosystems that have evolved over centuries. In response to this looming calamity, Dr Umesh Srinivasan, Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Science, has drafted a letter to the Prime Minister, urging for a more cautious approach to achieving edible oil self-sufficiency without compromising the country's last intact forests. CI believes that India has an opportunity to demonstrate a thoughtful and enlightened way of expanding oil palm cultivation, one that minimizes the loss of natural habitats and sets an example for other developing nations.
Leadership Team
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Swarna Ramki
Managing trustee
Demographics & Structure
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Organisation Strength
None
Registration Details
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Registration Number
GAN-4-00377-2013-14
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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FCRA
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About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2014
Impact
The portal serves as a springboard for rational and practical conservation action rather than a platform for theoretical debate.
Vision and Mission
Conservation India's mission is to facilitate nature conservation by providing reliable information and practical knowledge needed to act effectively.
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Offices in Cities
Bangalore
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Trust
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management