National Biodiversity Authority crosses Rs 200 crore milestone in access and benefit-sharing disbursements

September 6, 2026 11:00 AM

National Biodiversity Authority crosses Rs 200 crore milestone in access and benefit-sharing disbursements

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed the ₹200-crore milestone in cumulative disbursements under India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, with another ₹8.23 crore sanctioned to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and five Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. The latest disbursement relates to the access and utilisation of four major vegetable crops - bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion - for research and commercial purposes. The ABS proceeds were realised from seed ...

National Biodiversity Authority releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions, states under benefit-sharing mechanism

August 2, 2026 1:56 PM

National Biodiversity Authority releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions, states under benefit-sharing mechanism

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹8.22 crore to three research institutions and 33 State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils, marking one of the largest single access and benefit-sharing (ABS) disbursements for rice. The funds were received from M/s Pioneer Overseas Corporation, an international seed company, for using Indian rice (Oryza sativa) varieties to develop and commercialise hybrid seeds. According to the Ministry of Environment, Fores...