National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) cumulative ABS disbursements exceed ₹200 crore
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NBA achieves milestone with over ₹200 crore ABS disbursements
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has achieved a milestone by crossing ₹200 crore in cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements under India's biodiversity framework. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change confirmed that NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds for disbursement to states and Union Territories. This marks significant progress in implementing the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and the Nagoya Protocol, ensuring fair benefit-sharing with local communities conserving biological resources. The development highlights operationalization of ABS mechanisms, a key topic for environment and governance sections in competitive exams.
Source: All India Radio News (official). This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds for disbursement to states and UTs
Milestone achieved under India's Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework
Framework operates under Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Nagoya Protocol
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the achievement
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