समाचार में क्यों
- The National Biodiversity Authority received ₹9.68 crore under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework during April–September 2026.
मुख्य शब्द
Nagoya Protocol
International agreement under the CBD governing fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
National Biodiversity Authority
Statutory autonomous body established in 2003 under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, headquartered in Chennai.
Access and Benefit Sharing
Mechanism requiring commercial users of bio-resources to pay royalties or fees that fund local conservation.
Biodiversity Management Committees
Local-level statutory bodies created under the Biological Diversity Act to document and conserve local biodiversity.
What is the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Framework?
- Mandated under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (amended in 2023) in alignment with the Nagoya Protocol.
- Ensures fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the commercial utilisation of biological resources and traditional knowledge with local conservers.
Key Revenue & Sectoral Highlights
- Agri-seed sector accounted for the major share of payments (₹7.16 crore), followed by Food & Beverages and Animal Husbandry.
- Contributions were received from both domestic commercial entities and international companies from countries like Sri Lanka, Germany, France, South Korea, and Bhutan.
- Covers biological resource utilization in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotech, AYUSH, and forestry sectors like Red Sanders.
Why It Matters
- Demonstrates functional implementation of Nagoya Protocol commitments in India.
- Provides financial returns to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and local communities preserving genetic heritage.
प्रीलिम्स तथ्य
- National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory body headquartered in Chennai.
- ABS framework stems from the Nagoya Protocol under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
मेंस चर्चा
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism in rewarding indigenous communities for biodiversity conservation.
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