| Category-wise Conservation Measures in India (2000 to 2003) | ||||||||
| Category | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | ||||
| Number | Total Geographical Area (Sq. Kms.) | Number | Total Geographical Area (Sq. Kms.) | Number | Total Geographical Area (Sq. Kms.) | Number | Total Geographical Area (Sq. Kms.) | |
| A. Within Habitats (Insitu) | ||||||||
| (i) Biosphere Reserves | ||||||||
| (ii) National Parks | ||||||||
| (iii) Sanctuaries | ||||||||
| (iv) Reserve Forests | ||||||||
| (v) Protected Areas | ||||||||
| B. Outside Habitats (Ex situ) | ||||||||
| (i) Botanical Gardens | ||||||||
| (ii) Gene Banks | ||||||||
