The consultation process covered over 50 000 people spanning across village organisations, popular movements, NGOs, academics and scientists, government officials from various agencies, the private sector, the armed forces, politicians, media persons, etc. This was done through various means including public hearings, local consultations, field research, cultural events, rallies, exercises in educational institutions and formal workshops. The results of the exercise included 71 Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans at local, state, eco-regional and thematic levels along with a final technical report for the NBAP.