Abstract
Human population is very much dependent on the natural resources for the fulfilment of the basic needs of their lives. It is the ethical duty of every human being to protect it. Biodiversity conservation and management of the use of natural resources are the ways, by which major environmental issues can be solved up to certain limits. In recent times many efforts have been made to conserve the biodiversity. But the understanding of indigenous people in the biodiversity conservation cannot be ignored, especially the role of women. Women have always been accountable for the food and nutritional needs of their families as they play an essential role in the household. They are also being involved in almost all aspects of farming, from seed selection and plantation to harvesting, weeding, winnowing and grain storage. As they remain in direct contact with nature, they possess detailed knowledge about the species and ecosystem. It is near to impossible to manage and conserve the biodiversity without involvement of women power. And for this it is very essential to make them aware and educate on the ethics, management and sustainability of natural resources. This article focuses on women’s basic understanding and their role in biodiversity conservation.
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