The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ₹8.22 crore to three research institutions and 33 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils — one of the largest single Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements for rice in India's history. The funds were received from a company using rice genetic resources. ABS is a mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 ensuring that benefits from using biological resources are shared with local communities and the nation. India is one of the world's most biodiverse nations, especially rich in rice varieties (70,000+ landraces).
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NBA Releases ₹8.22 Crore in Access and Benefit-Sharing Disbursements for Rice — Largest Single ABS Disbursement
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- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ₹8.22 crore to three research institutions and 33 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils — one of the largest single Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements for rice in India's history
- The funds were received from a company using rice genetic resources
- ABS is a mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 ensuring that benefits from using biological resources are shared with local communities and the nation
- India is one of the world's most biodiverse nations, especially rich in rice varieties (70,000+ landraces)
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• NBA: ₹8.22 crore ABS (Access and Benefit-Sharing) disbursements for rice (August 2, 2026) • Beneficiaries: 3 research institutions + 33 State Biodiversity Boards + UT Biodiversity Councils • ABS: mechanism under Biological Diversity Act 2002; benefits shared with local communities • NBA: National Biodiversity Authority; est. 2003; under MoEFCC; HQ Chennai; India: 70,000+ rice landraces
