National Biodiversity Authority realises ₹21.26 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing in FY 2025–26
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) realised ₹21.26 crore through the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism in 2025–26, with the seed sector the largest contributor (₹11.75 crore).
Summary
The National Biodiversity Authority realised ₹21.26 crore under the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism in FY 2025–26 from approvals for research, commercial use, IPRs, bio-survey and bio-utilisation of biological resources. The seed sector contributed the most (₹11.75 crore), followed by AYUSH (₹5.56 crore), nutraceuticals (₹1.40 crore) and pharmaceuticals (₹1.18 crore). Around 300 biological resources were used.
Key facts
- Body
- National Biodiversity Authority (MoEFCC)
- Amount
- ₹21.26 crore in FY 2025–26
- Mechanism
- Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
- Top sector
- Seed – ₹11.75 crore
- Next
- AYUSH ₹5.56 cr; Nutraceuticals ₹1.40 cr; Pharma ₹1.18 cr
- Resources used
- About 300 biological resources
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority realise through the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹21.26 crore
NBA realised ₹21.26 crore under ABS in 2025–26; ₹11.75 crore was the seed sector's share.
Which sector was the largest contributor to the National Biodiversity Authority's ABS receipts in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: B — Seed
The seed sector was the largest contributor with ₹11.75 crore, followed by AYUSH with ₹5.56 crore.