Regulation of Access to Biological Resources and / or Associated Knowledge

The National Biodiversity Authority is mandated to regulate access to biological resources and / or associated knowledge for research, bio-survey and bio-utilization, commercial utilization, obtaining Intellectual Property Rights, transfer of results of research and transfer of accessed biological resources.

The details of application forms for specific activities are given below: (Application Fee / User Charges)

Application Forms Purpose of Application Who should apply Downloads Application Fee Guidance for filling up of Forms FORM I (Apply Online) Access of biological resources occurring in or obtained from India and/or associated traditional knowledge for research, commercial utilization, biosurvey or bio-utilization Non-Indian, NRI, Foreign entity or Indian entity having non-Indian participation in share capital or management INR 10,000/- ( Click here for Online Payment ) FORM A (Apply Online) If the applicant is a Trader/ Manufacturer / Company, he shall submit along with Form I, as per regulation 2 of ABS Guidelines, 2014 Trader/ Manufacturer / Company FORM II (Apply Online) Transfer the results of research Any Indian / nonIndian or entity to any non-Indian, NRI, foreign entity or Indian entity having non-Indian participation in share capital or management INR 5,000/- ( Click here for Online Payment ) FORM III (Apply Online) Applying for Intellectual Property Rights for inventions based on any research or information on a biological resource obtained from India Any Indian/ non Indian or entity INR 500/- ( Click here for Online Payment ) FORM IV (Apply Online) Transfer of biological resources / knowledge already accessed, to a third party Any person who obtained approval of NBA in Form I, to Indians / non-Indians or entities INR 10,000/- ( Click here for Online Payment ) FORM B (Apply Online) Conducting of non-commercial research or research for emergency purpose outside India by Indian Researchers/Government Institutions, as per regulation 13 of ABS Guidelines, 2014 Indian Researchers/ Government Institutions, FORM C (Apply Online) Deposition of microorganism in non-Indian repository for claim of novel species. Indian Scientist / Researchers FORM V --- --- FORM VI --- --- FORM VII --- --- Collaborative Research Projects as per section 5 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (i) Proforma --- --- (ii) Format for giving approval for the Collaborative Research Projects under Section 5 by the Concerned Ministry or Department --- ---

Guidelines Guidelines on Access to Biological Resources and Associated Knowledge and Benefit Sharing Regulations, 2014. Guidelines for upfront Payment for Access to Biological Resources for research or bio-survey and bio-utilization for commercial utilization. Guidelines for International Collaborative Research Project involving transfer or exchange of Biological Resources. Procedure for obtaining approval of NBA for lifting the Red Sanders Notification on exemption of Annex I Crops listed under ITPGRFA from Section 3 and 4 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Deposition of microorganisms in foreign repositories for claim of novel species in accordance with the International Bacteriological Code of Nomenclature Guidelines for Designated Repositories

Closing Procedure Procedure for Closing of Applications received Under the Biological Diversity Act 2002

Bank Details for paying Application Fee and Benefit Sharing Component Name of the Account : National Biodiversity Fund Name of the Bank : State Bank of India Account No. : 30904019354 Branch : Taramani (10673) Swift code : SBININBB475 IFSC code : SBIN0010673 Office Address : NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY 5th Floor, TICEL Bio Park, CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113 Tamil Nadu, India NBA encourages payment of Application fee by Online through State bank collect ( using SBI Net Banking, SB Group ATM Cum Debit Cards, Any Bank Debit / Credit Cards and Other bank internet banking) May also pay the fee in the form of Demand Draft in favour of " NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY FUND " payable at Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Applicant should bear the bank commission, routing, exchange and money transfer charges. Cash Payments will not be accepted. Application fee once paid will not be refunded. DD / Cheques / Pay Orders in the Name of " National Biodiversity Authority " will not be accepted.