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NBA Disburses ₹3 Crore to Red Sanders Farmers in Andhra Pradesh

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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹3.00 crore to 199 beneficiaries, including 198 farmers and one academic institution, under the Access and Benefit-Sharing framework. This initiative aims to promote sustainable use of biological resources and supports local farming communities engaged in cultivating Red Sanders. Each farmer will receive between ₹33,000 and ₹22.00 lakh based on the quantity of wood supplied. This disbursement follows previous funding efforts by the NBA to enhance biodiversity conservation and livelihood improvement in the region.

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