Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The National Biodiversity Authority launched the digital portal to enable online issuance of Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants, marking an important step in digitizing biodiversity-related regulatory processes. The portal facilitates easier access for stakeholders seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions under the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. By offering a single-window, end-to-end digital system, it significantly reduces procedural delays and improves transparency. The initiative supports sectors such as AYUSH, seed industries, and research institutions, ensuring smoother compliance with biodiversity regulations while promoting sustainable use and conservation of biological resources across the country.