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The will set up aMaharashtra Gene Bank(MGB) to document native Resources<\/a>, conserve them, and add value to thecommunitythat is conserving this rich diversity in the state, launch Biodiversity<\/a> conservation as a peoples movement and engage folk ecologists in a scientific enterprise.<\/p>\n

Started in 2014, the MGB project demonstrates the power of community-led conservation activities. For these to sustain and continue in mission mode, the state will now include these projects for funding. This will benefit local communities using traditional and scientificknowledgefor Sustainable Development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Funded by Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, it is a collaborative work of Indian Institute of Science Education<\/a> & Research (IISER), Pune; National Institute of Oceanography<\/a> (NIO), Goa; National Centre for Cell Science (NCSS), Pune; Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and College of Fisheries<\/a>, Ratnagiri. It also saw participation of 13 NGOs, of which two (BAIF and CEE) are pan-India organizations.<\/p>\n

Livelihood strengthening efforts happened in the course of this project via activities related to fodder management. About 4,000 MT of palatable grass is produced in this area and this fodder availability is supporting about 3,000 animal heads, which belong to about 1,000 Livestock<\/a>-keeping families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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