India, June 7 -- The Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot in Maharashtra's Western Ghats, is set to significantly boost conservation and sustainable development through a new initiative titled "Biodiversity and Eco-protection in Plus Valley, Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary."

The Maharashtra forest department (wildlife), Microsoft, and the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA) launched a year-long dedicated eco-restoration project on June 2, said officials.

"The initiative reflects a long-term vision for participatory conservation and nature-based climate action," said Tushar Chavan, deputy conservator of forests (wildlife), Pune forest department.

"By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals-...