August 1, 2023 7:27 PM

Parliament passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023

Parliament has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023, with the Rajya Sabah approving it today. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. The bill seeks to promote research on medicinal plants, encourage the production of plant-based medicines and benefit the local persons involved in use of forest produce. The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to simplify compliance requirements for domestic companies.   Replying to the discussion on the bill, Environment M...