NBA releases first-ever patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing of ₹43.22 lakh
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ₹43.22 lakh of patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds for the first time, the Environment Ministry said on 11 November 2025; the money came from patent applications that used Indian biological resources.
Summary
The NBA's patent-linked ABS amount went to 16 State Biodiversity Boards for onward release to benefit claimers, with Andhra Pradesh (₹20.67 lakh) and Tamil Nadu (₹16.79 lakh) receiving the most, followed by Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Once passed to Biodiversity Management Committees, the funds can support conservation, People's Biodiversity Registers and documentation of traditional knowledge. The ministry said the step reinforces India's commitment to fair and equitable benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol.
Key facts
- Amount
- ₹43.22 lakh (first patent-linked ABS)
- Released by
- National Biodiversity Authority
- Recipients
- 16 State Biodiversity Boards
- Largest shares
- Andhra Pradesh ₹20.67 lakh; Tamil Nadu ₹16.79 lakh
- End users
- Biodiversity Management Committees
- Framework
- Nagoya Protocol
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing money did the National Biodiversity Authority release for the first time in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹43.22 lakh
The NBA released ₹43.22 lakh; ₹20.67 lakh and ₹16.79 lakh were the shares of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Which State Biodiversity Board received the largest share of the NBA's first patent-linked ABS release?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh SBB received ₹20,66,553, the largest share, followed by Tamil Nadu with ₹16,79,482.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's patent-linked ABS release of November 2025: 1. The funds were disbursed to 16 State Biodiversity Boards. 2. The ministry linked the step to fair and equitable benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The money went to 16 State Biodiversity Boards, and the ministry said it reinforces India's commitment under the Nagoya Protocol.