Two Institutions Notified as Repositories Under Biodiversity Act

# Two Institutions Notified as Repositories Under Biodiversity Act ### Why in News? The government has notified two key institutions as repositories under the **Biological Diversity Act, 2002**, a move to strengthen documentation and conservation of India's biological resources. ### What does this notification mean? - **Repositories** are designated centres that **collect, preserve, and document** biological resources and associated traditional knowledge. - This step helps in **scientific management** and **easy access** to biodiversity data, aiding research and sustainable use. - It aligns with India's commitments under the **Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)**. ### Exam Connect **Biological Diversity Act, 2002** → Enacted to conserve biodiversity and regulate access to biological resources **National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)** → Statutory body under the Act, headquartered in Chennai ### Remember This > **Biological Diversity Act, 2002 → Repositories notified → Conservation & documentation → CBD commitment**