Biodiversity Management
J&K Biodiversity Council (J&KBC) held its 5th Meeting under the Chairmanship of Principal Chief Conservator & HoFF who is also Chairman of said Council.
The Council reviewed the action taken on decisions taken in the previous meeting besides the agenda items listed for the meetingwere discussed and decisions were taken.
The Chairman expressed satisfaction about progress of updation of People Biodiversity Registers and e-dashboard, and further asked for ensuring the completion of updation during this year. It was also informed that J&K Biodiversity Council has already entered into MoUs with SKUAST Jammu and Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University. Besides, Council is also working on signing of MoUs with other Universities and institutes in J&K.
During the meeting, Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan for J&K also came under discussion and it was informed that in compliance to directions of Chief Secretary, J&K, the plan is being revisited for making it more practicable and action oriented. Council also took note of opening of bank accounts of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and it was advised to ensure that required bank accounts of all the BMCs are opened and made operational during current year.
Council also discussed progress with respect to mechanism for Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) with BMCs and it was decided that help of Industries department, Pollution Control Committee and AYUSH department shall be taken for getting the information about the industries utilizing bio-resources.
