News Headline
The cost of invasive species bears heavy on Indian economy: study
Source
Eastmojo,com
Publication Date
2022-05-05
As many as 10 invasive alien species (IAS), out of 330 that are known to be invasive in India, have cost the economy $127.3 billion (Rs. 8.3 trillion) in the last 60 years, according to a recent analysis that points to glaring knowledge gaps in costs incurred by these species to the Indian economy.