"It is an honour to the country. With this recognition many things can be achieved in protecting the biodiversity. Those opposing should understand the benefits of such a tag", he said after inaugurating the Second Indian Biodiversity Congress here.
Moily said both the Centre and State should work together for getting the World Heritage tag to Western Ghats which was announced in 2011.
"There should not be any type of difference of opinion, both Centre and State should work together for protecting the biodiversity", he said.
Moily called for creating a Biodiversity network linking to Universities and Research & Development Centres.
Former Union Minister H N Ananth Kumar, in his Presidential address underlined the need for creating awareness among the public right from Grama Sabha level about the need for protecting the Biodiversity.
" There should be zero tolerance for Biodiversity and Environment", he said.
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Kumar, welcomed the UN decision to give Heritage Tag to Western Ghats and said that "it is a honour we should not oppose it as it helps to protect the biodiversity."
About 700 delegates from 22 States and Sri Lanka are participating in the three-day Session in which about 350 papers will be presented.