<h4>Animal Taxonomy Summit-2024: An Overview</h4><p>The <strong>Animal Taxonomy Summit-2024</strong> was a significant event organized by the <strong>Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)</strong>. It took place from <strong>June 30th to July 2nd, 2024</strong>, in <strong>Kolkata</strong>.</p><p>This summit coincided with the <strong>109th anniversary</strong> of the ZSI, highlighting its long-standing commitment to faunal studies in India.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>Key Details of the Summit:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Organizer:</strong> Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)</li><li><strong>Dates:</strong> June 30th - July 2nd, 2024</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Kolkata</li><li><strong>Occasion:</strong> ZSI's 109th anniversary</li></ul></div><p>Approximately <strong>350 delegates</strong> from <strong>four countries</strong> participated, including renowned experts from institutions like the <strong>Natural History Museum in London</strong>. The primary goal of these deliberations was to advance the understanding and application of taxonomy and related fields.</p><h4>Launch of Fauna of India Checklist Portal</h4><p>A major outcome of the summit was the launch of the <strong>“Fauna of India Checklist Portal”</strong>. This portal represents a pioneering global effort to document all animal species found in India.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The <strong>Fauna of India Checklist Portal</strong> is the <strong>first-of-its-kind global portal</strong> dedicated to comprehensively documenting <strong>all animal species in India</strong>. This initiative is crucial for biodiversity monitoring and conservation.</p></div><h4>Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)</h4><p>The <strong>Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)</strong> is a subordinate organization under the <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)</strong>. It was established in <strong>1916</strong>.</p><p>Its mandate is to serve as the national center for <strong>faunistic survey and exploration</strong> of resources. This work contributes significantly to the advancement of knowledge regarding India's exceptionally rich <strong>faunal diversity</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>ZSI at a Glance:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Establishment:</strong> 1916</li><li><strong>Parent Ministry:</strong> MoEFCC</li><li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Kolkata</li><li><strong>Regional Stations:</strong> 16, located across different geographic regions of India</li><li><strong>Primary Role:</strong> Faunistic survey and exploration of animal resources</li></ul></div><h4>Botanical Survey of India (BSI)</h4><p>The <strong>Botanical Survey of India (BSI)</strong> is another apex research organization, established earlier in <strong>1890</strong>. It also functions under the <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)</strong>.</p><p>The BSI's core function is to conduct <strong>taxonomic and floristic studies</strong> specifically on the <strong>wild plant resources</strong> of the country, complementing the work of ZSI.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>BSI at a Glance:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Establishment:</strong> 1890</li><li><strong>Parent Ministry:</strong> MoEFCC</li><li><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Kolkata, West Bengal</li><li><strong>Regional Circles:</strong> 9, situated in different regions of India</li><li><strong>Primary Role:</strong> Taxonomic and floristic studies on wild plant resources</li></ul></div>