What Is A Designated Repository? Mizoram's Natural History Museum Earns National Recognition
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the institution as a Designated Repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. It will maintain voucher specimens of selected flora, including pteridophytes and macrofungi, and fauna such as reptiles, amphibians, fishes, moths, beetles, and butterflies.
Mizoram's Natural History Museum has been officially notified as India's 21st Designated Repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and scientific research in the country.
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