Featured User: Bikash Kumar Sahoo
Take a sneak peek into the story of Bikash Kumar Sahoo, our first featured user on the India Biodiversity Portal! Bikash, an ardent biodiversity enthusiast and educator, utilises the IBP platform to meticulously document the rich tapestry of flora and fauna in his surroundings. Click the link below to uncover his inspiring journey, motivations, and insights, as we explore how IBP is nurturing a dynamic citizen science community across India.
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Species information
Descriptive pages for every species from authenticated sources. Help collaborate and build information on species.
Citizen Science
Any member of the general public can upload an observation of any species sighted. Other members help identify, annotate and curate the observations.
Maps
Interact online with multiple layers of spatial data served as map layers through an interactive web-GIS module.
Biodiversity Literature
Peer reviewed and grey literature uploaded by members or in partnership with biodiversity journals, organized with metadata and tags.
Taxonomy
Taxonomy and nomenclatural information on species, allowing for dynamic updates for organizing and querying species data, curated by experts.
Landscapes
Aggregating information on Landscapes with detailed information on spatial boundaries, species lists and relevant literature on it.
Communities
Microsites on the portal allow communities dedicated to themes of their interest to collect, curate and share content.