Biodiversity Hotspots in India

Biodiversity hotspots are regions with a rich variety of plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth, but they are also highly threatened by human activities. In India, there are four major hotspots: the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma region, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands). These areas are crucial for global biodiversity conservation because they support unique ecosystems and a large number of endemic species. Protecting these hotspots helps preserve vital habitats, maintain ecological balance, and sustain resources that benefit both nature and people.