KACHCHH SUB-STATE BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN

Therefore, by and large, the scope of Kachchh-BSAP can be seen to address the followings: (a) to conserve the integrity of different ecological systems (b) to integrate (a) with the livelihood related issues (c) to integrate (a) and (b) with sustainable development related issues 1.3 Objectives of the BSAP As per the guidelines given by TPCG, the main goal of preparation of Kachchh-BSAP is to deve. [...] However, due to the devastating earthquake of 26th January 2001, the priorities of all the individuals and institutions were shifted to relief and rehabilitation work and there was no focus on preparation of Kachchh-BSAP till middle of June 2001. [...] Out of the total landmass, a huge area is under saline deserts of Great Rann of Kachchh (17,500 km2) and Little Rann of Kachchh (5,180 km2), occupied the northern and southeastern parts of the district, respectively (see Figure 2.1). [...] The northeastern part of the district is sharing its boundary with the State of Rajasthan and especially the fringe areas of Thar Desert. [...] about 55% of the total Landuse Class Area % of % of geographical area of the district is excluded (ha) TGA TRA from the landuse statistics, which mainly Total Geographical 4565200 include the Ranns, and parts of Banni and Area (TGA) coastal regions.