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.
Key Details
Repositories are designated centres that collect, preserve, and document biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.
The two key institutions notified are -
CMLRE, Kochi: Referral Centre Bhavasagara at the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology.
ARI, Pune: MACS Collection of Microorganisms and National Fungal Culture Collection at the Agharkar Research Institute.
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