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Biological Diversity Act 2002

National Biodiversity Authority. Access and benefit sharing for biological resources. 2023 amendment: exemptions for AYUSH and codified traditional knowledge. Penalties enhanced.

Amended
2023
Ministry
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

Key provisions and changes

  • NBA established
  • Access & benefit sharing
  • 2023: AYUSH exemptions
  • Traditional knowledge protection
  • Penalties enhanced