| Event | Animal Taxonomy Summit (ATS) 2026 inaugurated on ZSI's 111th Foundation Day in Kolkata. |
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| Organizer | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) |
| Key Objective | Promote animal taxonomy, biodiversity conservation, and scientific research. |
| Top States (Discoveries) | - Kerala (98) - West Bengal (76) - Karnataka (67) - Arunachal Pradesh (65) |
| New Initiatives | - PaleoIndia Portal (jointly by ZSI & NCSCM, using GSI data) - 111-Hour Hackathon on Traditional Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation |
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