Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has urged the Government to partner with private companies to create and conserve bio-diversity. Presenting Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar 2008, in New Delhi today, he said biodiversity can be core competency to achieve economic development and environment conservation. <br/> <br/>He also urged the Government to consider establishing a research and marketing centre in the 10 biodiversity zones of the country. <br/> <br/>The Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, 2008 has been given to ISHA Foundation of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Young environmentalist award for 2008 was given to Ishita Vishnoi, a school student form Mumbai. Three awards in different categories were also given to individuals. <br/>