Awareness programme on Biological Diversity Act for BMCs held

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), in association with the Puducherry Biodiversity Council, Pondicherry University, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), and the Association for Promoting Sustainability in Campuses and Communities (APSCC), jointly organised a two-day awareness and capacity-building programme on the Biological Diversity Act and its amendments, here recently.

The programme brought together members of BMCs, government officials, representatives of the Puducherry Biodiversity Council, subject experts from various government departments, faculty members, students, and other stakeholders for a series of deliberations and technical sessions.

In his address, P. Arulrajan, Chief Wildlife Warden and Conservator of Forests, Puducherry, emphasised the vital role of individuals in the conservation and documentation of the region’s biodiversity. He also underlined the importance of documenting microbial diversity and traditional knowledge in the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR), noting their significance in sustaining healthy ecosystems and supporting long-term conservation efforts.