iAspirantsNational Biodiversity Authority Funding Overview
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Article Summary
Exam-Focused Notes on National Biodiversity Authority Funding and ABS Framework
Funding Overview
- Amount Received: ₹21.26 crore in FY 2025-26 under Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework.
- Purpose of Funding: Research, commercial use, intellectual property rights, biological surveys, and sustainable use of biological resources.
Sector Contributions
- Seed Sector: ₹11.75 crore (highest contributor).
- Key Contributors: Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd., East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd., Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Nongwoo Seed India Pvt. Ltd., BASF India Pvt. Ltd.
- Ayush Sector: ₹5.56 crore.
- Key Contributors: Himalayan Wellness Company, Organic India Pvt. Ltd., Natural Remedies.
- Other Sectors:
- Nutraceuticals: ₹1.40 crore.
- Pharmaceuticals: ₹1.18 crore.
- Additional contributions from biotechnology, cosmetics, chemicals, biofuels, and food & beverages.
Utilized Biological Resources
- Approximately 300 biological resources utilized, including:
- Crops: Maize, rice, turmeric, amla, mustard, bitter gourd.
- Medicinals: Kalmegh, cardamom, basil, guggul gum, neem leaves, Garcinia, ashwagandha, black pepper, cloves.
Historical Funding Data
- Total ABS Fund Received: ₹266 crore to date.
- Amount Distributed: ₹145 crore to beneficiaries across India.
Legislative and Policy Framework
- Biodiversity Act: Establishes the ABS system ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of biological resources.
- Objectives:
- Supports biodiversity conservation.
- Promotes sustainable use of biological resources.
- Enhances livelihoods at the grassroots level.
International Commitments
- Nagoya Protocol: India’s commitment to the protocol on access and benefit-sharing.
- National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2024-2030: Aligns with Goal 13 of NBSAP, promoting sustainable economic growth alongside biodiversity conservation.
Economic Implications
- The increasing contribution from various sectors indicates a synergy between economic development and biodiversity conservation, promoting a sustainable and inclusive future for India.
Conclusion
- The funding and contributions under the ABS mechanism reflect the growing role of industry in biodiversity governance, supporting both ecological and economic objectives in alignment with national and international biodiversity commitments.
Key Terms & Concepts
| National Biodiversity Authority | Received ABS funding |
| 21.26 crore INR | Total funding received |
| 2025-26 | Financial year of funding |
| ABS mechanism | Benefit-sharing framework |
| 266 crore INR | Total ABS fund collected |
| 145 crore INR | Distributed to beneficiaries |
| Nagoya Protocol | International biodiversity agreement |
| National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2030 | Biodiversity management framework |
| Seed sector | Major contributor |
| Ayush sector | Significant contributor |
| Nutraceuticals sector | Financial contributor |
| Pharmaceuticals sector | Financial contributor |
| Himalaya Wellness | Key contributor in Ayush |
| Organic India Private Limited | Key contributor in Ayush |
| Natural Remedies | Key contributor in Ayush |
| 300 biological resources | Resources utilized |
