India Biodiversity Awards 2021

BIODIVERSITY GOVERNANCE MODELS ARE RECOGNIZED IN FOUR CATEGORIES:

Conservation of species in wild

Efforts by individuals and institutions that have led to conservation, management and restoration of habitats and population recovery of wild species resulting in significant reduction in the threat level.

Conservation of domesticated species

Efforts by individuals and institutions that have led to conservation, management and population recovery of domesticated species resulting in significant reduction in the threat level.

Sustainable use of biological resources

Efforts initiated by individuals and institutions in sustainable use of biological resources, extent of biological resources used/exploited and engagement of local communities.

Replicable mechanisms for access and benefit sharing

Efforts led by individuals and institutions resulting in monetary and non-monetary equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of biological resources between concerned communities and other stakeholders.

Best Biodiversity Management Committee

Recognising efforts by Biodiversity Management Committees on scientific documentation of biological resources that integrate traditional knowledge; generating awareness; establishing best practices that ensure sustainable use; social and gender equity and empowerment; and equitable sharing of benefits. The biological resources could be natural and/or those that include local traditional cultivars and animal breeds.


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WINNERS AND SPECIAL MENTIONS OF INDIA BIODIVERSITY AWARDS 2020-21


Category WINNERS SPECIAL MENTION
Conservation of Wild Species INSTITUTION:

Chongnga Foundation, Wangoo, Manipur

INDIVIDUAL:

Mr. Shiv Kumar, Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Conservation of Domesticated Species INDIVIDUAL:

Mr. Shaji N M, Wayanad, Kerala

INSTITUTION:

Amrabad Poda Laxmi Govu Sangam, Telangana

INDIVIDUAL:

Mr. Tog Chand, Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

INSTITUTION:

Sailulak Sial Vulh Association, Serchhip, Mizoram

Sustainable Use of Biological Resources INDIVIDUAL:

S Sathish, Forest Range Officer, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

INSTITUTION:

Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary Trust, Nagaland

Krishi Avum Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS), Rajasthan

INDIVIDUAL:

Dr. Tara Devi , Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Replicable Mechanisms of ABS

Valagro Biosciences Ltd, Hyderabad, Telengana Twichin Gram Bari BMC, Khowai, Tripura

Best BMC

Shergoan BMC, Arunachal Pradesh

Purba Badlabari BMC, Khowai, Tripura
Chicholi BMC, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra