National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹10.40 lakh under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) announced on 15 February 2026 the release of ₹10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in 24 districts across nine States and one Union Territory.
Summary
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) announced on 15 February 2026 the release of ₹10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in 24 districts across nine States and one Union Territory, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Meghalaya, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. A dairy farmer in Haryana also received an ABS share for providing the Murrah buffalo breed. The funds came from commercial use of resources such as microorganisms, marine microalgae, seaweed, tulsi, moringa, neem and ashwagandha. Cumulative ABS disbursements have crossed ₹145 crore. The NBA implements India's commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol. Static link: the NBA is established under Section 8 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with its head office at Chennai.
Key facts
- Announced
- 15 February 2026
- Amount
- ₹10.40 lakh under ABS
- Beneficiaries
- BMCs in 24 districts, nine States and one UT
- Livestock ABS
- Haryana dairy farmer — Murrah buffalo breed
- Cumulative ABS
- Over ₹145 crore
- Static link
- NBA — Section 8, Biological Diversity Act, 2002; head office Chennai
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority release under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts, as announced on 15 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10.40 lakh
The NBA released ₹10.40 lakh to BMCs across 24 districts. ₹145 crore is the cumulative ABS disbursement.
In the ABS release announced on 15 February 2026, a dairy farmer from which state received a benefit share for providing the Murrah buffalo breed?
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Correct answer: D — Haryana
A farmer holding a dairy farm in Haryana received an ABS amount for providing the Murrah buffalo breed.
Consider the following statements about the National Biodiversity Authority: 1. It is established under Section 8 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. Its head office is in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Section 8(3) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the NBA's head office is at Chennai.