NBA to Mark 23rd Foundation Day tomorrow with significant progress in Access and Benefit Sharing

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) will mark its 23rd Foundation Day tomorrow, 01.10.2026, with significant progress in translating Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) into tangible outcomes for biodiversity conservation and local communities. Since 2008, the NBA has realised over Rs. 278 crore through ABS and disbursed more than Rs. 200 crore towards biodiversity conservation and the benefit of communities, farmers, institutions and other benefit claimants across the country. This progress reflects the strengthening of India's ABS framework and its ability to connect the use of biological resources with conservation and equitable sharing of benefits. India has emerged as...