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Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 Notified

Posted 30 Oct 2024

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified them in accordance with the Biological Diversity Act of 2002.

  • New Rules will replace Biological Diversity Rules, 2004
  • Also these rules will ensure the implementation of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023.
    • Amendment of 2023 was done to facilitate fast-tracking of processes for research, encouraging Indian system of medicine etc.
  • Rules outline various provisions related with National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Penalties, etc. 

Key Highlights of the Rules 

  • National Biodiversity Authority (NBA): 
    • Chairperson shall be appointed by the Central Government, will hold office for a term of three years’ and shall be eligible for re-appointment
    • General Functions of the NBA
      • Administering the National Biodiversity Fund (NBF), established under the Act of 2002. 
      • Granting approvals for biodiversity-related agreements.
      • Providing technical guidance and support to state bodies.
      • Developing and maintaining databases related to biological resources and traditional knowledge.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Approval of Authority will be required before the actual grant of the IPR.
  • Penalties for Contraventions: Penalties for violations range from ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh, with additional fines for repeated violations. 
    • All penalties collected go to the NBF or relevant state funds, supporting biodiversity initiatives.

About Biological Diversity Act 2002 

  • The Act was enacted to help India meet the objectives of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992.
  • Act provides for a decentralised three-tiered mechanism for regulation. 
    • NBA at the national level, 
    • State Biodiversity Boards (SSB) at the state level, and 
    • Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) at the local body level.
  • Tags :
  • National Biodiversity Authority
  • Biological Diversity Act 2002
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