National Biodiversity Authority
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
Red Sanders
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
National Biodiversity Authority
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
Red Sanders
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
National Biodiversity Authority
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers of Red Sanders in Tamil Nadu as part of a benefit-sharing initiative under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework. This initiative aims to promote sustainable use of biological resources and supports farmers' livelihoods while conserving biodiversity.
Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹18.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim as part of the Access and Benefit Sharing initiative under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The funds were transferred to the Narrau village BMC in Aligarh, UP, and the Lampokhari
Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has allocated ₹1.36 crore to support grassroots biodiversity conservation in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This funding will be distributed to three Biodiversity Management Committees, empowering local communities and promoting sustainable use of biodiversity. The initiative reflects the government's commitment to equitable benefit-sharing
National Biodiversity Authority
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has allocated ₹67 lakhs to the Dapur Biodiversity Management Committee in Maharashtra to empower local communities and promote equitable benefit sharing. This funding is linked to the commercial use of microorganisms from the region's soil for probiotic products, ensuring that local communities receive