India's Access and Benefit Sharing framework disburses ₹145 crore to beneficiaries
The Environment Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that India's ABS framework under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 has mobilised over ₹266 crore and disbursed about ₹145 crore.
Summary
India's Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 has mobilised more than ₹266 crore and disbursed about ₹145 crore to beneficiaries, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on 20 June 2026. The National Biodiversity Authority has realised the amount since 2008, including ₹21.26 crore in FY 2025-26, and disbursed ₹78 crore in FY 2025-26 alone. ABS benefits have reached more than 10,500 Biodiversity Management Committees across 23 States and 4 UTs, and Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) accounted for the largest share of realisation at ₹120 crore (45%).
Key facts
- Law
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002
- Mobilised
- Over ₹266 crore since 2008
- Disbursed
- About ₹145 crore (₹78 crore in FY26)
- Reach
- 10,500+ BMCs in 23 States and 4 UTs; 230+ farmers
- Top resource
- Red Sanders: ₹120 crore (45%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much has India's Access and Benefit Sharing framework disbursed to beneficiaries so far, as stated on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — About ₹145 crore
About ₹145 crore has been disbursed; over ₹266 crore has been mobilised since 2008.
Which biological resource accounted for the largest share (45%) of ABS realisation in India?
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Correct answer: D — Red Sanders
Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) accounted for ₹120 crore, or 45%, of ABS realisation.
India's Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, which has reached more than 10,500 Biodiversity Management Committees, operates under which law?
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Correct answer: A — Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The ABS framework operates under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, administered by the National Biodiversity Authority.