Mizoram University Museum Designated as 21st Biodiversity Repository

Mizoram University’s museum in Aizawl has been officially designated as the 21st biodiversity repository in India. The move is part of the government’s effort to expand the network of sites that safeguard the country’s rich biological heritage. The museum, which houses a diverse range of flora and fauna specimens, will now serve as a central hub for research, conservation, and public education on biodiversity. Officials from the university and the Ministry of Environment praised the initiative, noting its potential to enhance scientific collaboration and raise awareness among local communities.