Tuesday, October 21, 2025

concise tabular summary of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002

 Here’s a concise tabular summary of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 for easy reference:

AspectDetails
Enactment2002, came into force on 5th October 2002
Purpose / Objectives1. Conservation of biological diversity
2. Sustainable use of biological resources
3. Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of resources
4. Protection of traditional knowledge
Key Definitions- Biological Resources: plants, animals, microorganisms, or their parts including genetic material
- Associated Knowledge: traditional knowledge linked to biological resources
- Benefit Sharing: sharing financial or non-financial benefits from use of resources
Regulatory Authorities1. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) – central level, Chennai; regulates access by foreigners and advises government
2. State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) – state level; regulates access by Indians and advises state government
3. Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) – local level; maintains People’s Biodiversity Registers, ensures community benefit
Access to Biological Resources- Indians / Companies: Permission from SBB
- Foreigners / Companies: Permission from NBA
- Commercial use requires approval and benefit-sharing arrangement
Benefit Sharing MechanismMay include monetary payment, joint research, technology transfer, collaboration with local communities
Penalties / Offences- Unauthorized access or use of biological resources: Imprisonment up to 5 years and/or fine up to ₹10 lakh
- Non-compliance with NBA/SBB directions: penalties as prescribed
Local DocumentationPeople’s Biodiversity Register (PBR): prepared by BMCs to document local biological resources and traditional knowledge
Relevance- Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
- Protection of traditional knowledge
- Ensures benefits to local communities
- Compliance with Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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