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The implementation of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 has resulted in a significant increase in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filings related to India's biological resources, as reported by the National Biodiversity Authority. The Act strengthens regulatory frameworks for accessing and using biological resources and mandates obtaining a
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has launched a short-term internship program for college students focused on biodiversity conservation and natural resources management. The program, aimed at building capacity and increasing employment opportunities, offers project-based learning and hands-on field engagement. It is part of a broader effort including the ongoing Biodiversity
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is offering a short-term internship program for college students in the field of biodiversity conservation and natural resources management. This program, which extends up to three months, aims to provide hands-on, project-based learning experiences. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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The National Biodiversity Authority, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has established an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species. This action adheres to the National Green Tribunal's directives to combat the ecological and socio-economic risks posed by these species in India. The committee, led by
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India has distributed ₹10.40 lakh under its Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) across 24 districts in nine states and one union territory. This initiative supports local communities and reinforces India's commitment to biodiversity conservation. The
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India has collected ₹2.40 crore in 45 days as part of the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework. This amount, received from ten applications involving research and commercial usage of biological resources, highlights the seed sector's significant role in this initiative. The
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 45.05 lakh through State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils to benefit over 90 Biodiversity Management Committees across various ecological settings in 10 states and two Union Territories in India. This marks a significant stride in efforts to conserve biodiversity
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹45 lakh to Red Sanders farmers in Andhra Pradesh under its Access and Benefit Sharing framework. This initiative promotes dual income for the farmers through legal sales and financial benefits, underscoring sustainable Red Sanders utilization and conservation. Source: Original Link
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹14.88 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department as part of its Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism. This contribution, drawn from 29 Form-I applications, is aimed at supporting various initiatives for the conservation and sustainable use of Red Sanders, a valuable
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹5.34 crore to 85 Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Maharashtra as part of the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Framework. This initiative highlights the importance of soil microorganisms, which account for 15% of ABS applications, underscoring their potential to provide significant benefits
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The National Biodiversity Authority has allocated ₹38.36 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and ₹1.48 crore to the State Biodiversity Board for the protection and conservation of Red Sanders. This funding is part of India's Access and Benefit Sharing initiative, which has now exceeded ₹110
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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹43.22 lakh in patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds, marking a significant step in equitable sharing of benefits derived from Indian biological resources. The funds, generated from Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications, will be distributed to sixteen State Biodiversity Boards for