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National Biodiversity Authority releases Rs 6.2 crore for beneficiaries in 5 States

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released Rs 6.2 crore to beneficiaries on Thursday to support the conservation of the endangered Red Sanders and strengthen the livelihoods of farmers and forest-dependent communities in five states.
Released under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the ABS funds continue to play a pivotal role in protecting this endemic and globally valued species. The funds will be utilised for frontline protection, enhanced patrolling and monitoring infrastructure, research-driven silvicultural practices, expansion of community-based livelihood programmes, and improving the socio-economic resilience of red sanders growers.
The latest disbursement supports the sustained conservation and responsible utilisation of red sanders. Of the newly released Rs 6.2 crore for farmers - Rs 17.8 lakh will go to Telangana and Rs 1.1 crore to Andhra Pradesh. The Forest Departments of Tamil Nadu will receive Rs 2.98 crore, Karnataka Rs 1.05 crore, Maharashtra Rs 69.2 lakh, and Telangana Rs 5.8 lakh. In addition to this, Rs 16.0 lakh is shared amongst the respective state biodiversity boards.
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