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India is one of the most important countries in the world in term of floristic diversity. The Ministry of Environments and Forests, Government of India has established 8 biosphere reserves, 85 national parks and 448 sanctuaries for conservation of flora and fauna. India has a network of about 140 botanical gardens for ex-situ (outside natural habitat) conservation and demonstration of plants. Land based developmental activities provide means of livelihood, health and opportunity for employment. India has global position in the field of traditional medicines. There are about 45,000 plants species in India which are in abundant in the regions of eastern Himalaya, western Ghats and Andman and Nicobar Islands. The official documented plants with medicinal potential are 3,000 but traditional practitioner use about 8,000 vegetable drugs. India is the largest producer of medicinal herbs and approximately called the botanical garden of the world.