National Biodiversity Authority receives ₹9.68 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing framework

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National Biodiversity Authority receives ₹9.68 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing framework

8 October 2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) received ₹9.68 crore from users of India's biological resources between 01.04.2026 and 30.09.2026.
The agricultural seed sector gave the most at ₹7.16 crore, followed by food and beverages at ₹1.59 crore.
The amount came under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the ABS Regulations.
East West Seeds India Ltd paid about ₹2.01 crore in total; the largest single payment was ₹1.17 crore from Synergia Life Science Ltd.
Since 2008 the NBA has raised about ₹278 crore through ABS and distributed over ₹200 crore for conservation and beneficiaries.

ABS receipts (Apr-Sep 2026): ₹9.68 crore Agricultural seed sector: ₹7.16 crore Raised since 2008: About ₹278 crore Distributed: Over ₹200 crore

Why it matters for exams: The Biological Diversity Act, the NBA and access and benefit sharing are standard environment and Nagoya Protocol questions.

Kerala PSCUPSC

8 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

In plain words

ABS Access and Benefit Sharing — The system under which users of biological resources share benefits with the providers and local communities.

NBA National Biodiversity Authority — The statutory body set up under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.