Tag: Biological Diversity Act

NEW DELHI: Amid the opposition’s protests on the recent violence in Manipur, LokSabha passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021, by voice vote. The bill will amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, which provides for the conservation of biological diversity in the country and its sustainable use.

Lok Sabha passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 amid protests

NEW DELHI: Amid the opposition’s protests on the recent violence in Manipur, Lok Sabha passed…

KOCHI, Kerala: The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the state government on a writ petition seeking a directive to all local bodies to constitute Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) under the Biological Diversity Act to protect biological resources, including sacred groves. Viswom Koothupara of Thrikkakara pointed out in his petition that as per the Act, every local self-government institution should set up a biodiversity management committee in their areas and that the Act was enacted to conserve and protect biological resources. The petitioner also stated that the government must protect the ecology and the bioresources and stop people from violating the Act.

Kerala: HC issues notice to Govt on setting up BMC

KOCHI, Kerala: The Kerala High Court issued a notice to the state government on a…

Innovate financing ways to conserve biodiversity: Bhupender Yadav

Innovate financing ways to conserve biodiversity: Bhupender Yadav

NEW DELHI: During a South Asian Consultation Meeting, Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forests, and…

HP constitutes Biodiversity Management Committees in 3370 local bodies

HP constitutes Biodiversity Management Committees in 3370 local bodies

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh is now successful in achieving the target of forming Biodiversity Management Committees…