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Foreword iii

Acknowledgements v

Abbreviations vi

1. Executive Summary 1

2. Context of the workshop 3

3. Proceedings of the Workshop 6

4. Summary of the outcomes of the workshop 15

5. Guidelines for operationalization ofdocumentation of People's Biodiversity Register 17

6. Questionnaire on PBRs 20

7. Responses to Questionnaire on PBRs 22

8. Agenda of the Consultation cum Workshop 27

9. List of Participants 30

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CONTENTS

National Consultation cum Workshop on People’s Biodiversity Registers


India is one of the few countries in the world that thought of enacting an umbrella legislationfor conservation, sustainable use and sharing of benefits of biodiversity after the Conventionon Biological Diversity (CBD) has come into force in 1993. Given the socio-political andeconomic condition in the country in the 1990s, the legislation on biological diversityfocused not only on protecting the country's biological resources and traditional knowledgebut also to ensure there will be no misappropriation of biological resources from thecountry since the biodiversity of India is a sovereign property of the country.

Designed to be implemented in a de-centralised manner, the Biological Diversity Actprovides the responsibility of implementation to the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)at national level, to the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) at the state level and to theBiodiversity Management Committee (BMC) at the local level. The Act suggestsdevelopment of People's Biodiversity Registers (PBR) at BMC level to document, protectbiological resources and deal with access and benefit sharing (ABS) issues.

The NBA has developed a set of guiding framework to develop the People's BiodiversityRegisters in 2009 through a consultative process. The form and format for a PBR hasbeen suggested along with provision of legal certainty to the PBR.

This national consultation cum workshop was convened by NBA in partnership withMinistry of Environment and Forests and the Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine(I-AIM), Karnataka State Biodiversity Board and the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme to assess the experience gained so far by institutions and individuals workingon PBRs, understand the field reality and come up with a better way to not only strengthenthe preparatory process of developing a PBR but also ensure the PBR is a dynamicdocument that 'speaks' for development and conservation at local level.

I am pleased that the workshop attracted both practitioners and policy makers who wereable to discuss issues strategically and programmatically. NBA will attempt tooperationalise the outcomes for the benefit of better implementation of the BiologicalDiversity Act as much as possible.

12th March 2012CHENNAI. DR. BALAKRISHNA PISUPATI

FOREWORD

DR. BALAKRISHNA PISUPATIChairman, National Biodiversity Authority

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This publication is an outcome of cumulative experience and wisdom of individuals,organizations, institutions and policy makers who are involved in developing People'sBiodiversity Registers (PBRs) in India.

On behalf of NBA, I express my sincere gratitude to Prof. Madhav Gadgil andMr. Darshan Shankar for their guidance and inputs in facilitating valuable deliberationsduring the workshop. Dr. R.S. Rana and Dr. A.K. Ghosh provided critical suggestions infurthering the PBR process for which we are highly thankful. Due regards to theChairpersons, Co-chairs and Rapporteurs of various sessions for their diligence andinvolvement during the workshop. Their inputs contributed towards holistic discussionson various issues related to the PBR.

The NBA is grateful to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Governmentof India for their financial support and special thanks to Dr. J.R. Bhatt, Director, MoEFfor his participation in the workshop. The sponsorship by United Nations DevelopmentProgramme, New Delhi and Global Environment Facility is well acknowledged andappreciated. We thank Dr. Ruchi Pant representing UNDP and for her participation inthe workshop. We acknowledge the presence of representatives of various institutionsinvolved in PBR development for sharing their views which added a value to the workshop.

The involvement of officials of Karnataka Biodiversity Board, especially Mr. K.S. Sugara,Member Secretary, for rendering kind support in organizing the workshop is herebyacknowledged. I must thank the Chairpersons and Member Secretaries of various StateBiodiversity Boards for sharing their invaluable practical experiences and challenges indeveloping PBRs.

The untiring efforts made by Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Bengaluruin planning,organizing and finalizing the proceedings of the workshop areacknowledged. Thanks to Dr. Padma Venkat, Mr. G. Hariramamurthi, Mr. R. Jagannatha Rao,Ms. D. Nandini and others for their valuable contribution for the success of this event.Additional thanks to the Technical Committee Members from Center for EcologicalSciences, Indian Institute of Science, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology andEnvironment, UNDP, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Kalpavriksh, AzimPremji University and National Biodiversity Authority.

With great respect, I sincerely thank Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, Chairman, NBA forhis overall guidance and support extended in conducting the workshop successfully.I will be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge the sincere efforts put up byDr. Ravishankar Thupalli, Smt. S. Padmavathi, Smt. Lakshmi Sankararaman,Dr. K.P. Raghuram, Mr. P. Jaishankar, Mr. P. Ananda Kumar and other colleagues fromNBA for their invaluable help in successfully organizing this workshop.

C. Achalender Reddy15th March 2012 SecretaryChennai. National Biodiversity Authority

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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ABS Access and Benefit- SharingATREE Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment

B

BDA Biological Diversity ActBMC Biodiversity Management Committee

C

CBD Convention on Biological DiversityCCNR Center for Conservation of Natural ResourcesCEE Centre for Environmental EducationCID Centre for Inter-Disciplinary studiesCKR Community Knowledge RegistersCLHT Center for Local Health Traditions

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FRLHT Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions

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GBPIHED GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and DevelopmentGEF Global Environment FacilityGI Geographical Indications

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I-AIM Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineIBIS Indian Biodiversity Information SystemsIBSD Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable DevelopmentIFGTB Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree BreedingIFP Institute of Forest ProductivityIIRS Indian Institute of Remote SensingIISc Indian Institute of Science

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KBB Karnataka Biodiversity BoardKVK Krishi Vigyan Kendra

ABBREVIATIONS

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MoEF Ministry of Environment and ForestsMPSBB Madhya Pradesh State Biodiversity Board

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NBA National Biodiversity AuthorityNFDB National Fisheries Development BoardNGO Non-Government OrganizationNIC National Informatics CentreNIF National Innovation Foundation

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PBR People's Biodiversity RegisterPPVFRA Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act

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SBB State Biodiversity Boards

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TKDL Traditional Knowledge Digital LibraryTK Traditional Knowledge

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UGC University Grants CommissionUNDP United Nations Development Program

W

WBSBB West Bengal State Biodiversity Board

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The documentation of local biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge atthe grass root level in India is mandated under Section 22 (6) of the BiologicalDiversity Rules (2004). The concept of the People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs)is a unique feature of the Indian Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The role andrelevance of PBRs is well acknowledged1, yet a series of studies/reports/opinionspublished subsequently provide at times conflicting requirements in the process ofdeveloping the PBRs, its scientific validation, the IPR issues associated with theinformation generated through a PBR and how to use the same, the challenges tocustodianship of the information and knowledge and institutional and policy linkages.Such experience based arguments range from the need for a ‘local-only’ approachfor developing the PBRs to complete autonomy to communities to share relevantinformation.

In order to discuss experiences gained so far and also focus on operational issuesregarding the PBR process and to accelerate the documentation of PBRs, theNational Biodiversity Authority (NBA) in collaboration with Karnataka BiodiversityBoard (KBB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), GlobalEnvironment Facility (GEF) and Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine(I-AIM) conducted an intensive two day National Consultation Cum Workshopon People’s Biodiversity Registers from 22nd to 23rd December 2011 at RoyalOrchid Central, Bengaluru with the following objectives:

• To review the process and structures of PBRs currently available

• Learn lessons from the process of developing the PBRs and their subsequentuse

• Suggest elements for future approaches that are linked and responsive

• Come up with means to strengthen the process of developing the PBRs,their structures and use criteria, and

• Identify plans for explicitly linking PBRs to achieve the objectives of theBiological Diversity Act (2002) and Rules (2004).

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The invited feature in the journal “Ecological Applications” by Madhav Gadgil et. al. in 2000 (Madhav Gadgil,P R Seshagiri Rao, G Utkarsh, P Pramod, A. Chhatre and members of the People’s Biodiversity Initiative (2000)New meanings for old knowledge: The People’s Biodiversity Registers Programme. Ecological Applications.10(5) 1307-1317.) explains the context of People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) as an attempt to promotefolk ecological knowledge and wisdom in two ways – first devising formal means for their maintenance and bycreating new contexts for their continued practice. It also cites the usefulness of the PBRs in ensuring betterflow of benefits from economic use of living resources to the local communities. In another article titled‘Exploring the role of local ecological knowledge in ecosystem management: three case studies’ authored byMadhav Gadgil, Per Olsson, Fikret Berkes and Carl Folke, it is argued that an important element of ensuring theusefulness of PBR is to recognise the co-management principle of its development and use, especially withlocal organizations and organizations at different levels and suggests pluralistic approaches to ensure sharing ofknowledge and information both in horizontal and vertical ways.

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In all, 94 delegates from NBA, MoEF, UNDP, GEF, I-AIM, State BiodiversityBoards (SBBs), Research organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)as well as community representatives attended the workshop.

The two day deliberations witnessed totally five break-out group work sessions thatdiscussed the following themes:

(1) What should a PBR address? Components and approaches

(2) Review of content of current PBR format from NBA & Preparation process

(3) Issues of IPR, TK and Development in a PBR & ABS

(4) Capacity needs of PBRs and

(5) Awareness rising on PBRs.

The recommendations of each group were further discussed in plenary sessionsthat followed and the final outcomes were drawn based on discussions.

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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is one of the most significantmultilateral environmental agreements that has 193 Member States as its Partieswith the objectives of (a) Conservation of biological diversity (b) Sustainable useof its components and (c) Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from itsuse. The CBD recognizes the sovereign rights of the member states over theirbiological resources and inseparable dependence of many indigenous and localcommunities on biological resources. The CBD also provides guidelines forappropriate access to biological resources and transfer of associated traditionalknowledge (TK), taking into account rights over the resources and the TK. India,as a signatory to the CBD, has developed its National Biodiversity Strategy andAction Plan and has enacted the Biological Diversity Act (2002) and BiologicalDiversity Rules (2004). The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) at the nationallevel and State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) at state level and BiodiversityManagement Committees (BMCs) at local level serve as key institutional structuresfor the implementation of the Act.

The constitution of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in villages andpreparation of Peoples Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) are unique features underthe Biological Diversity Act (2002) and Rules (2004). To facilitate the implementationof this Act through BMCs, the National Biodiversity Authority has been workingin close collaboration with State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs), research/educationalinstitutions, State Governments and civil society organizations to provide technicalsupport for the constitution of BMCs and preparation of PBRs.

The NBA’s Annual Report 2009-2010 reveals that while there is a modest numberof PBRs that have been prepared by various agencies and organizations, therehas been limited discussion and focus on “learning the lessons” from the preliminaryefforts of preparing PBRs. It was therefore proposed to review the PBR program.For instance, each of the organizations involved in the preparation of PBR seemto have used a different approach, structure and have even assessed the purposeof the PBRs differently. This has created some level of confusion and at timescontroversy about the PBR and its applications.

In order to review the status of development of PBRs, methodologies used,structures that exist and identification of roles that PBRs could play in thedevelopment process including conservation, sustainable use and dealing with accessand benefit sharing, the NBA in collaboration with Institute of Ayurveda andIntegrative Medicine (I-AIM) and Karnataka Biodiversity Board (KBB) and others

2. CONTEXT OF THE WORKSHOP

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conducted a two day National Consultation cum Workshop from 22nd and 23rd

December 2011 in Bengaluru with an objective to (a) review the process andstructures of PBRs currently available (b) Learn lessons from the process ofdeveloping the PBRs and their subsequent use (c) suggest elements for futureapproaches that are linked and responsive (d) Come up with means to strengthenthe process of developing the PBRs, their structures and use criteria, and (d)Identify plans for explicitly linking PBRs to achieve the objectives of the BiologicalDiversity Act (2002) and Rules (2004).

This report contains detailed information on two-day deliberations and therecommendations of the consultation cum workshop.

2.1 WORKSHOP PROCESS

The idea of the workshop was initiated in an NBA meeting, which noted theslow progress of the PBR program. To quote from the proceedings of theNBA meeting…”The activity of documentation of Biological resources andassociated knowledge is not gaining required momentum due to variousreasons. To accelerate the documentation of PBR, it was decided in the19th Authority Meeting of the NBA to conduct a National Workshop onevolving a strategy and updating the format of PBR to hasten the work ofPBRs preparation in the country involving SBBs, line departments, academicinstitutions and NGOs”.

The NBA therefore decided to request I-AIM, Bengaluru to organize anational consultation for PBRs.

2.1.1 Concept note:

In response to NBA’s letter, I-AIM developed a concept note for organizinga two day National Consultation cum Workshop on PBRs at Bengaluru.The detailed concept note on structure, content, duration, expectedparticipants and budget was prepared and submitted to NBA. Based onthis, NBA finalized the content, objectives and list of participants for theNational Consultation cum Workshop.

2.1.2 Technical Committee

The NBA constituted a technical committee of core organizations and subjectmatter specialists; who were expected to contribute towards the technicalcontent of the workshop. The technical committee meeting was organizedon 16th December 2011 at 3.00 pm, at the office of the Member Secretary,

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Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bengaluru. During the meeting, membersdiscussed about a tentative workshop agenda, issues for group discussions,development of working paper, list of participants, and technical deliberationsfor the two day workshop based on the drafts prepared by NBA on theabove.

2.1.3 Development of Questionnaire

A questionnaire was developed to understand the current status and processof PBR across the country. It was circulated among all the invitees of theworkshop for their feedback. Responses collected were analyzed andsummarized. Feedback was received from 15 respondents, which includes7 SBBs, 5 Research Organizations and 3 NGOs. A working paper on theresponses to questionnaire was prepared incorporating all the feedback andit was circulated among the participants during the workshop. The copy ofthe questionnaire on PBRs and responses to questionnaire on PBRs aregiven in Chapters 6 and 7 respectively.

2.1.4 Workshop collaborators

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Government of India,UNDP and GEF joined NBA, I-AIM and KBB on the organizing committeeas collaborators of the workshop.

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3.1 Participants:

94 delegates including Chairpersons and Member Secretaries of SBBs ofAndhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala,Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Tamilnadu,Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal participated in the Consultation cumWorkshop. Representatives from leading Research Organizations such asIndian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS),Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Centrefor Inter-disciplinary studies (CID), GB Pant Institute of HimalayanEnvironment and Development (GBIHED), Institute of Forest Productivity(IFP), National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), National InnovationFoundation (NIF), Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB),Centre for Environmental Education (CEE), Kalpavriksh, Ashoka Trust forResearch in Ecology and Environment (ATREE),, Non GovernmentOrganizations (NGOs) namely Participatory Learning, Action and NetworkTrust (PLANT), Sambandh, Jagran Jan Vikas Samithi (JJVS), andCommunity Based Organizations (CBOs) viz. Folk Healers Associationsfrom Karnataka, Manipur and Tamilnadu also participated.

3.2 The Program Highlights:

On 22nd December 2011, the program was inaugurated with an invocationby Ms Aparna. This was followed by Welcome Address by Mr. AchalenderReddy, Secretary NBA. In his opening remarks, Mr Reddy shared NBA’sexperiences regarding PBR activities and articulated the challenges inmanaging social, economical and political aspects of PBR process. He notedthat, keeping in mind the practical considerations, at the moment, developmentof perfect PBR is neither possible nor desirable and suggested thestakeholders to carve out a middle path.

Dr. Padma Venkat, Director, I-AIM highlighted how PBR related activitieshave inspired the actions of several organizations including I-AIM in thecountry. She informed that currently more than 500 documented CKRs arebeing put to different considerations including value addition at I-AIM.

Mr. K S Sugara, Member Secretary, KBB, opined that, while BMCs andPBRs are cardinal points in the implementation of CBD agreements, thePBR preparation in the country is still in nascent stage owing to severalimplementation challenges. He stressed on the need for reviewing the lessons

3. PROCEEDINGS OF THE WORKSHOP

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learnt so far to move forward in right direction. He complemented NBA fororganizing the workshop and taking leadership in addressing these issues.

Following welcome address, Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, Chairman-NBA gavean overview of the workshop. He noted that the main challenge inimplementation of CBD guidelines at National and International level wasin developing a mechanism to address the “ethical and equitable sharing ofbenefits” which was too complex and took almost a decade to interpret. Heinformed that Indian Biodiversity Act (2002) was one of the mostcomprehensive legislations that went through an extensive consultationprocess. Bringing out critical issues focused earlier by Dr. Madhav Gadgil,he reviewed the experiences of different stakeholders under the currentPBR process and placed the agenda of the workshop for deliberations.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Madhav Gadgil quoting extensively from hisexperiences of developing PBRs earlier in Karnataka and recently inMaharashtra observed that the key for successful implementation of thethree tier biodiversity management system in India lies in ensuring properimplementation of its mandate at BMC level. He suggested for NBA tocreate a strong PBR mechanism at BMC level through such measures offinancial sustenance along with putting necessary capacity building andenabling technical support system in place. He strongly articulated theimportance of early completion of Indian Biodiversity Information Systems(IBIS) and engaging Science and Technology Institutes for making PBRinformation more effective.

The plenary session on “Sharing the experiences” took stock of the lessonslearnt from PBR experiences by different stake holders. Mr. K S Sugara,Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Dr. Venugopal Verma, Kerala BiodiversityBoard, Mr. Debal Ray, West Bengal Biodiversity Board, Mr. Pritam Simes,IFP, Jharkhand, Mr. Shivaji Chaudhury, GBPIHED, Arunachal Pradesh,shared their experiences in development of PBRs in their respective states.Mr. Hariramamurthi, I-AIM, Bengaluru raised issues related to CKRs andrequested the experts to consider them as PBRs on Health, while Ms. KanchiKohli articulated concerns on PBR becoming a data basing exerciseeventually benefitting profit making companies.

3.3 Highlights on the experiences on PBR development are summarizedbelow:

• Development of PBR: In case of Kerala and Jharkhand, the StateBiodiversity Boards were directly involved in PBR development.However, Karnataka Biodiversity Board developed PBR in partnershipwith and through institutions and NGOs.

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• PBR format used: Since the NBA format was not available until2009, other formats developed by IISc, individual states, ENDEV andothers were used. Recent PBRs were developed using NBA format.Some of the state boards modified the NBA format as per their localrequirements.

• Process used for preparation of PBR: PBRs were prepared withthe involvement of Forest Department officials, NGOs, CBOs, expertsfrom educational Institution and village community. Tools such asquestionnaires, PRA, group discussions were used to collect the data.Secondary data was collected through literature review. Formats weretranslated to vernacular and information was compiled.

• Challenges faced during PBR preparation: Major challenges facedwere co-ordination with different institutions, non-availability oftaxonomists, insufficient financial resources and lack of awarenessamong the villagers. However, these challenges were overcome byadopting innovative methodologies such as involving school teachers,research scholars, farmers, students and other volunteers to collectdata. To assist in data collection and identification of plants and animals,field guides and manuals were prepared. Orientation programs wereconducted to facilitate involvement of gram panchayat members,volunteers and local vaidyas during PBR preparation. All the agenciesthat were involved in PBR preparation recommended for strengtheningBMCs. Communication tools are required to be developed for creatingawareness about Biodiversity Act.

• Custodianship of PBRs: At present, local bodies such as villagepanchayat, BMC and local support group (LSG) are the custodiansof PBRs.

• Information sharing: A copy of the PBR is generally available withState Biodiversity Boards. The information available in the PBRs issometimes available in public domain and many times not in the publicdomain. Regarding traditional knowledge, all the agencies are inconsensus of maintaining confidentiality to protect from biopiracy.

• Present status of PBRs: Currently, the PBRs are serving as adocumentary evidence for biodiversity status of the locality. Kerala isof the opinion that the PBR can be used as a tool for developing regionspecific income generation programs.

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• Framework for PBR: All the agencies are of the opinion that acommon framework needs to be used, as suggested by NBA to ensureconsistency in development of PBRs across the country.

• Role of BMCs in preparing PBRs: Karnataka Biodiversity Boardsuggested communication within the group to ensure successful PBR.Others have proposed to provide more training programs for BMCsthrough subject experts, multimedia etc.,

• Suggested activities to ensure successful implementation ofPBR preparation: Workshops highlighting scientific informationrequired for PBR preparation were suggested. Developing printmaterials like charts, hand books and pictures to create awarenessamong BMC members. Kerala SBB has recommended for additionalfinancial assistance from NBA and SBBs. All the agencies havesuggested tagging with subject experts such as taxonomists, ecologists,etc. to authenticate the recorded information.

On 22nd December 2011, Mr. Darshan Shankar, Vice Chairman, IAIM,speaking on “PBR in development context”, emphasized that PBRshould just not become a documentation exercise but be used to developan agenda for developmental action, based on local knowledge andbiological resources. He suggested that about two-thirds of PBR costshould go for development action in a focused way. In response, Dr.Gadgil noted that, developmental initiatives need to be linked withongoing programs such as the Mahatma Gandhi National RuralEmployment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) so that thecomplementary action can feed into financing mechanism of PBRmanagement. Mr. Hariramamurthi suggested creating model PBRson health, agro biodiversity. Dr. Rana opined that such models shouldfocus on livelihood activities as well as infrastructure instead of monetarybenefits.

Under the session “Strategies for accelerating the PBR process”,Mr. Shahbaz Ahmed and Dr. D P Tiwari shared MPBB’s initiatives inaccelerating the PBR process in the State. They described how MPBBhas achieved targets by devising innovative mechanisms and fixingthe line of action in a time frame. Giving detailed account onstrengthening institutional structures especially with the involvementof NGOs and educational institutions, they emphasized the need for

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proper action plan in the post PBR scenario based on conservationaspects and sustainable use. Dr Arijit Roy of Indian Institute of RemoteSensing explained how the effort of IIRS is helping quick and earlycharacterization of Indian biodiversity.

The two day deliberations witnessed totally five group-work sessionsthat were held to discuss on the following issues:

(1) What should a PBR address? Components and approaches

(2) Review of content of current PBR format from NBA &Preparation process

(3) Issues of IPR, TK and Development in a PBR & ABS

(4) Capacity needs of PBRs and

(5) Awareness rising on PBRs.

3.4 Recommendations from Work Group Sessions

The recommendations of each group were further discussed in plenarysessions and summarized as follows:

• What should a PBR address? Components and Approaches

The PBR preparation should focus on, amongst other things:documentation of biodiversity and associated knowledge;geographical coverage; address promotion of conservation; dealwith ways to accrue benefits to the community with an emphasison sustainable management of resources; quantification of theresources; and serving as an impact assessment tool fordevelopmental activities.

It should attempt linkages through appropriate mechanism suchas management plans of BMCs, income generation models ofstate departments of horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, forest andenforcement agencies; traders, suppliers, pharmaceuticalcompanies and other users, focus on local user group forpromoting their livelihoods, health and food security issues, andshould work in tune with the available legal and policy mechanismssuch as plant variety protection and farmers’ rights, geographicalindications.

It should address concerns regarding: protection of TK andresource use as well as management, ensure properacknowledgement of use and sustainable harvesting practices.

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• Review of content of current PBR format from NBA &Preparation process

The current PBR format of NBA can include additionally: informationon species at seasonal level; free prior informed consent andconfidentiality agreements as annexures and a provision to specificallydocument knowledge on agriculture, forestry etc.,

The following changes were suggested to the existing formats:

Include “Medicinal Use” in Annexure-2

Format 19 – specify the context for wild plant species ofimportance (as Economic/social/cultural, etc.)

Format 27A - replace Other plants in wild with “Coastal andmarine flora”

Format 27B - replace Other plants in wild with “Coastal andmarine fauna”

Format 31 - include “any other information of local importance”

• Issues of IPR, TK and Development in a PBR & ABS

The following issues were considered important in addressingthe above concerns:

Verify with BMC the information they would like to share forPBR

Inform local communities the threats envisaged with thedocumentation and possible protection mechanism.

Evolve guidelines to protect knowledge & information locally,nationally and internationally.

Make free prior informed consent of local communities mandatoryfor PBR access.

Incorporate in PBR, relevant formats for bioresources and TK

Document in detail specific parts of PBR that can be linked todevelopment agenda

Identify immediate benefits that can be shared with community

Assess the relevance of format for protecting IPR and TK andtraditional innovations as used by the national innovation foundation

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Explore copy right and sui generis related issues to protect IPRover crop germplasm and TK.

Document ethno-biological information in respect of area, people,resources prior to developing a PBR

Incorporate TK of user groups, traditional healers into PBR

Evolve a mechanism to integrate CKRs in the PBR documentation.

Include Bio-cultural protocol needs as an integral part of PBRdocumentation.

Appoint a technical group to scrutinize the confidential componentsin PBR document.

• Capacity needs of PBRs

It was felt that the capacity building efforts should involve the followingelements and be addressed suitably at all levels:

Capacity building at the levels of policy, execution, supervisionand implementation

Technical Support for documentation, volunteers, training on dataentry and PBR form, development of manuals and modules,development of database and networking, uploading data, draftingPBR

Specific Training Programmes towards skill development at state,district and village and orientation programme for BMCs

Some attributes of successful models from Kerala, Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal and other states with state specific modificationcan be followed.

Availing resource persons from educational and researchinstitutions, individual experts and NGOs

Communication:

o Need for effective communication strategy at all levels

o Identification and assessment of resource – Village Botanist/Zoologist/ Agriculture/ Marine Ecologist etc (A TrainingModule for Village Botanists has been prepared andimplemented by FRLHT which can be considered as amodel)

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Costing

Development of Manuals and Modules

Actual Training

Extension Programme

Post PBR

Developmental action

Management plan

Linking to Panchayat Programmes

Livelihood mechanisms

• Awareness raising on PBR

The group suggested that the awareness raising on PBR should happenat all levels with following considerations;

At the local level: Sensitizing local communities about the PBR

o Telling about what biodiversity is

o Relevance of biodiversity in meeting people’s needs andadding to their welfare

o The need for conserving biodiversity

o Promoting sustainable use of biodiversity

o Questions of ownership of biodiversity and related legalentitlements for determining access to its components anddetermines benefit sharing terms

o Awareness on Biological Diversity Act and the rights &obligations by the local communities

o Role of local bodies/Panchayats/BMCs in managing PBRs

o The process of preparation and validation of PBRs

o Linkages between capacity building and awareness

o Incentives like the realization of non-monetary and monetarybenefits emerging from the PBRs

At the Block/District level

o Sensitizing the departments concerned, managers, policymakers and public representatives

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o Establishing Biodiversity Knowledge centers at the Districtlevel under schemes supported by Ministry of HumanResource Development/UGC/MoEF

At the State level

o Sensitizing the concerned officers and other stake holdersabout the provisions of the Act

o Need for issuing suitable executive order/directions fromState Government to the district and local authoritiesregarding implementation of the provisions of the BiologicalDiversity Act

o Dissemination of relevant information through mass media

At the National level

o Convergence of implementation of various Acts concernedwith community’s rights

o Suitable fund allocations during the 12th Plan

o Flow of funds from the National Biodiversity Fund to theLocal Biodiversity Fund

o Provision of atleast One Lakh rupees for development of aPBR

On 23rd December 2011 in the concluding session, Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati,Chairman, NBA brought out consensus on various issues from the twodays deliberations and noted that the PBR shall be a process and a documentthat needs to be developed keeping the provisions of the Act and Rules inmind. He cautioned against use of ad-hoc and independent processes andmethods and advised the participants to explore the possibility of ‘model’PBRs, undertaking pilot PBR exercises relating to agro biodiversity issues,local health practices and, community enterprise development options. Heopined that a scoping paper on opportunities to implement the work at BMClevel through other programmes, schemes and projects at village/panchayatlevel should be considered. He assured the participants that, in the process,NBA will facilitate such works as translating the PBR formats to locallanguages; create a voluntary network of experts on-line, to seek help andsupport; support the peer-to-peer learning network amongst SBBs; workon integrating/complimenting other processes/registries and in identifyingthe security concerns of data and information management and fixing thesame in a phased approach.

The workshop ended with a vote of thanks extended by Mr. AchalenderReddy, Secretary, NBA.

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4.1 PBR Progress and related issues:

The basic premise of PBR remains documentation of resource base,associated knowledge as relevant, ability to relate the resourceavailability with the community/area ensuring links to development.

The possibilities of capturing the information and collating in certainforms that are already experimented with should continue so.

4.2 PBR data and format

Though the format developed by NBA has its positives and short-comings, efforts need to be made by those developing the PBR tokeep the format in its basic form in-tact but can have the flexibility toadd/modify information being included in a PBR, as appropriate.

4.3 Development of PBR – Role of BMC, collaborations andpartnerships:

PBR needs to be developed by BMCs as per the provisions of the Actand Rules.

The SBBs should make all efforts as possible to establish the BMCs.

Experiences and approaches from few States who have successfullyestablished BMCs should be used.

SBBs should explore options for supporting PBRs at otheradministrative levels and through innovative partnerships.

SBBs shall engage with relevant partners, as appropriate, to develop aPBR.

The role of technical support in developing a PBR and verifying theinformation should be seen as enhancing the rigor and clarity ofinformation and data than questioning the traditional knowledge andresource mapping provided for by the communities.

4.4 Protection of PBR data and information

Complexity in dealing with confidentiality of PBR information andmanaging the data should not be an excuse for inaction. Efforts shouldbe made by NBA and SBBs in identifying suitable ways and means tomaintain the confidentiality of information and data contained in a PBR.

4. SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES OF THE WORKSHOP

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Providing parts of information of a PBR on-line that has limitedopportunities to be misappropriated should be explored. Such protectioncan be through encryption, controlled access, non-provision ofinformation/date on-line and the others.

Experience of TKDL could be used as a lesson.

‘Locking away’ data and information should be avoided as there willbe neither any use of the data nor monitoring may be possible.

4.5 Physical and Financial Targets of PBR

Every SBB should make an effort to complete a minimum number ofPBRs soon. Quality should be the focus than quantity.

Financial resources for this although are being sought from the 12th

Five Year Plan but SBBs should explore all innovative options. NBAwill help and support such efforts.

4.6 Quality concerns

It is agreed that PBRs should not just be registers of information anddata; however, it is recognized that the quality of a PBR is a relativeelement.

Use of common approaches could be tried out to ensure commonquality maintenance.

4.7 Networking efforts

A peer-to-peer learning and experience sharing network relevant toPBR process should be established amongst the SBBs themselves.NBA is willing to facilitate functioning of this network.

Additional and innovative partnerships should always be welcomedand explored.

4.8 Capacity and Awareness building

Capacities of SBBs and BMCs should be augmented.

The role and partnership of NGOs and other stakeholders are critical.

Awareness about PBRs, the uses and its links to development actionat local level needs to be explored.

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5. GUIDELINES FOR OPERATIONALIZATION OFDOCUMENTATION OF PEOPLE’SBIODIVERSITY REGISTER

Documentation of PBR prima facie involves financial implication and alsoundertaking of lot of preparatory works. This is in view of extensive field work,cost of engaging persons, collection of data, imparting of training, drafting & printingcosts etc. The PBR should be more of qualitative in nature rather than quantitative.For preparation of PBR, formation of Biodiversity Management Committee is apre-requisite.

The concerned SBB will be the nodal agency at State level for supporting thedocumentation of the PBR by extending financial and technical support. Thefinancial component will flow from NBA to SBB and then to BMC. The technicalsupport group (TSG) may be constituted as per the ground situation in a particulararea. For example NGOs, acedamic institutions/Govt. department like Forests,Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Rural development etc. may be engaged as TSGmembers. The SBB may allot the funds judiciously to BMCs according to theareas which may be prioritized based on ecological cum economic and otherparameters. When PBR preparation is done in a cluster of villages adjacent toeach other or in continuum the estimate of PBR at village level may be broughtdown to Rs.60,000/-.

The fund transferred by SBB to BMC should be deposited in the Local BiodiversityFund Account as per Sec 43 (c) and fund should be operated by the electedChairman and Secretary (Govt. Official, if appointed). In the absence of Secretary,any one member may be authorized to jointly sign the cheque and account shouldbe maintained by the said member. The apportioning of the fund for differentparameters may be done as follows:-

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At the end of first year a preliminary draft should be submitted to SBB and entireexercise may be completed by end of second year and in exceptional cases it maybe extended to third year.

On receipt of preliminary draft the SBB may release the money as required toBMC. The SBB has discretionary power to release amounts in two to fourinstallments. For ex. Only on receipt of expenditure details of first installment themoney in next installment may be released and this may be continued till the moneyis exhausted for the PBR purpose.

The fund apportioned for documentation of PBR as mentioned above is illustrativeand not exhaustive and SBB can make changes with due justification. However,extreme deviations may be avoided.

No Item Village Block/Taluk DistrictLevel PBR Level PBR Level PBR

(In Rs.) (In Rs.) PBR (In Rs.)

1 Amount apportioned for SBB to meets itsexpenditure for undertaking variousactivities during the preparation of PBR 15,000 20,000 30,000

PHASE–I

1 Awareness/PRA exercise 5,000 10,000 15,000

2 Skill development/field visit /Meetings 10,000 10,000 20,000

3 Collection of primary data 20,000 20,000 35,000

PHASE-II

4 Processing of data / documentation /drafting, 20,000 30,000 40,000

5 Printing cost of PBR 10,000 20,000 30,000

6 Remuneration/TA/DA to TechnicalSupport group/personnel 25,000 25,000 40,000

7 Miscellaneous charges 10,000 15,000 20,000

Total 1,15,000 1,50,000 2,30,000

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Time-line for preparation

Generally, PBR may be prepared in phases stretching from one year to threeyears. At least one year time period may be availed for documentation of the bio-resources in the PBR, since some bioresources are seasonal in nature. This willensure documentation process in an effective manner.

Protection of PBR

As PBR comprises of information of confidential nature (ex. traditional knowledgeand rare medicinal plants) adequate care to be ensured in protecting the data. Atleast five copies of PBR may be kept in the safe custody of the BMC and twocopies may be made available to the SBB and out of which one should be sent tothe NBA. The confidential details should not be made available in the public domainin electronic form /hard copy till it is cleared by an order by NBA/SBB. In casethe BMC passes a resolution to retain the confidential information with itself, thesame shall be respected.

Utilization Certificate

On completion of PBR, the concerned BMC shall submit the Utilization Certificateto SBB duly authenticated by its Chairman and Secretary / Member of BMC.

The SBB in turn will consolidate and submit a “UC” for the completed PBRs inphases to NBA at the end of each financial year.

The vouchers / bills of the amount spent by the BMC should be kept with BMC inrecords for Audit purpose.

Monitoring

The National Biodiversity Authority may constitute special teams if required toconduct ‘performance audit’ of SBBs and BMCs to see the physical progress(PBRs) made vis-à-vis financial expenditure.

NBA may update the guidelines from time to time.

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6. QUESTIONNAIRE ON PBRs

1. Have you ever developed a PBR? If so, directly or indirectly.

2. What was the format used? Was it the NBA format or other?

If other, kindly provide a copy.

3. If a different format other than that of NBA was used, what was thereason?

A. NBA format was not available

B. NBA format was not relevant

C. NBA format was difficult to use

4. If your answer to question no. 3 above was B, kindly specify the reasonwhy it was not relevant.

5. If your answer to question no. 3 above was C, kindly specify thedifficulties.

6. What was the process used to prepare the PBR? Kindly provide asmany details as possible.

7. What are the challenges faced in preparing the PBRs?

8. How were the challenges overcome?

9. Who is the owner of PBR now? Why?

10. Who is the custodian of PBR now? Why?

11. What information of the PBR you developed is publicly available?

a. Why?

b. In your opinion, what information should be available in publicdomain and what should not be? Why?

12. How is the PBR being used? Please elaborate on each point given below.

13. In your opinion what should be the main content of the PBR?

14. In your opinion what should a PBR be used for?

15. Who should own the PBR? and Where should it be kept?

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16. Do you have some ideas on how to make PBRs work for development,livelihoods and others? Kindly list them.

17. Do you agree for the need to provide some common framework forPBRs to ensure consistency?

18. If not why?

19. What, according to you, is the best impact of PBRs so far?

20. If there is a limited impact, Why?

21. What is the role of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) inpreparing and updating PBRs?

22. Please suggest some capacity building activities related to PBRs.

23. How to raise awareness about PBRs?

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7. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON PBRsA questionnaire was developed and circulated to participants for seeking theirresponses on the various aspects of the PBR. The agencies that responded to thequestionnaire have been grouped in to three categories based on their roles andinvolvement in preparation of PBR. The following three stakeholder groups havebeen involved in the process and preparation PBRs.

1. State Biodiversity Boards: Mandated to constitute BMC and enable them toprepare PBR

2. Research Organisations/Institutions: Supporting agencies, providing technicalinputs and expert consultation for SBBs in preparation of PBRs and alsointegrate research and development aspects of biodiversity in to PBR

3. NGOs: Facilitators, helping SBBs in sensitizing the local community towardsbiodiversity conservation, constitution of BMCs and preparation of PBR.

The feedback received from various agencies are summarised in the Table 1 andlist of agencies who responded to questionnaire is given in Table 2

Table 1: Responses on questionnaire received from different stakeholder groups

Sl no Stakeholder groups Questionnaires received(in number)

1 State Biodiversity Boards 72 Research Organisations/Institutions 53 NGOs 3

Total 15

Table 2: Details of agencies responded to questionnaire amongthree stakeholder groups

Sl.No. Stakeholder groups Agencies

1 State Biodiversity Boards Karnataka State Biodiversity BoardKerala State Biodiversity BoardJharkand State Biodiversity BoardUttar Pradesh State Biodiversity BoardMadhya Pradesh State Biodiversity BoardManipur State Biodiversity BoardTamil Nadu State Biodiversity Board

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2 Research organizations/ Centre of Interdisciplinary Studies, KolkattaInstitutions MSSRF, Chennai

Agharkar Institute, PuneCED, KolkattaGB Pant Institute of HimalayanEnvironment & Development,Arunachal Pradesh

3 NGOs PLANT, Chennai, TamilnaduJagran Jan Vikas Samiti, Udaipur, RajasthanSambandh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Note: The filled-in questionnaires by Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti, Rajasthan, Sambandh,Odisha, and Tamil Nadu State Biodiversity Board were received on 21st December2011. Therefore the information was not tabulated.

The analysis of the feedback received from three stakeholder groups is presented in thisworking paper. This will help in identifying the issues and problems, and decide on theoperational framework to address various issues of PBR documentation.

Summary of the responses on PBR questionnaire:

1. Development of PBR

The responses from three stakeholder groups on development of PBR indicatethat all respondents except MSSRF are involved either directly or indirectly inpreparation of PBRs.

In case of SBBs, Kerala, Jharkand and Uttar Pradesh Biodiversity Boards weredirectly involved in development of PBRs. They equipped their own staff for thispurpose. However, Karnataka and Manipur Biodiversity Boards have developedPBRs through Institutions and NGOs and Madhya Pradesh Biodiversity Boarddeveloped PBR through Forest Department.

The Research organizations like CIS and Indian Institute of Science (IISc)developed PBRs, with their own format, before NBA format was finalized in2006. GBPIHED modified NBA format for development of PBR.

2. PBR format used

Initially, as NBA format was not available other formats developed by IISc, States,ENDEV and others were used. Recent PBRs were prepared using NBA format.Some of the state boards modified the NBA format as per their local requirement.

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3. Process used for preparation of PBR:

All the agencies are directly or indirectly involved in PBR preparation. PBRswere prepared with the involvement of forest department officials, NGOs, CBOs,experts from educational institutions and village community. Tools such asquestionnaires, PRA, group discussion, etc. were used to collect the data. Secondarydata was collected through literature review. Formats were translated to vernacularand information was compiled.

4. Challenges faced during preparation of PBRs:

During the process of PBR preparation, major challenges faced were coordinationwith different institutions, non availability of taxonomists to identify plants andanimals, insufficient financial resources and lack of awareness among the villagers.

However, the challenges were overcome by adopting innovative methodologiessuch as involving school teachers, research scholars, farmers, students and othervolunteers to collect data. To assist in data collection and identification of plantsand animals, field guides and manuals were prepared.

Orientation programs were conducted to facilitate involvement of gram panchayatmembers, volunteers and local vaidyas during PBR preparation. All the agenciesthat were involved in PBR preparation, recommended for strengthening BMCs.Communication tools are required to be developed for creating awareness aboutBiodiversity Act.

5. Custodian of PBRs:

At present, local bodies such as village panchayat, BMC and Local Support Group(LSG) are the custodians of PBR. A copy of the PBR is deposited with StateBiodiversity Board and at concerned DFO office in Manipur.

6. Information Sharing:

A copy of the PBR is available with State Biodiversity Board. The informationavailable in the PBRs is not in the public domain. Regarding traditional knowledge,all the agencies are in the consensus of maintaining confidentiality to protect frombiopiracy. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Biodiversity Boards are of theopinion that specific software is required to protect traditional knowledge.

7. Present status of PBRs:

Currently, the PBRs are serving as a documentary evidence for biodiversity statusof the locality. Kerala SBB is of the opinion that the PBR can be used as a tool fordeveloping region specific income generation programmes. Manipur SBB proposed

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to use it as a legal document for stakeholders. PLANT NGO suggests using thedocument to fulfil the goals of CBD.

8. Framework for PBR:

All the agencies are of the opinion that a common framework needs to be developedto ensure consistency in development of PBRs across the country. MSSRFsuggested for recording uniqueness of specific region.

9. Timeline for preparation of PBRs:

Normally, the timeframe given for preparation of PBRs is 1 to 2 months. But therespondents are of the opinion that at least one year would be required fordocumentation of the bio-resources, since most of these are seasonal. This willensure seasonal recording/ documentation. To record the changes in the biodiversity,Madhya Pradesh Biodiversity Board has proposed to repeat the process ofpreparation of PBRs at the same locality, once in 5 years.

10. Impact of PBR:

Impact assessment varies from region to region as conveyed by GBPIHED,Arunachal Pradesh. It is too early to understand the impact according to ManipurSBB. Uttar Pradesh SBB expressed that some incentives have to be provided tomotivate the villagers to involve in PBR activity. BMCs have to be strengthenedto make successful PBRs.

11. Role of BMCs in preparing PBRs:

Karnataka Biodiversity Board suggested developing communication within thegroup to ensure a successful PBR. Other SBBs have proposed to provide moretraining programs for BMCs through subject experts, multimedia, etc. MSSRFrecommended exposure visits for BMCs to different institutions. Multi sectorcollaboration among CBOs, Government and Non-Government organizations foreffective PBR preparation was suggested by PLANT NGO.

12. Suggested activities to ensure successful implementation of PBRpreparation:

Workshops highlighting scientific information required for PBR preparation.Awareness can be developed by print material like charts, hand books and picturesto create awareness among BMC members. Publicity should be given by usingmedia such as TV, radio and visual effects to generate awareness among localcommunity. Kerala BB has recommended for additional financial assistance fromNBA and SBB. All the agencies have suggested tagging with subject experts suchas taxonomists, ecologists, etc., to authenticate the recorded information.

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Significant outcome from the questionnaire on PBR

Frame work for PBR: All respondent groups agree to develop common framework forPBR process.

Capacity development: Common agreement on conducting workshop, training,developing audio visual facility and interaction with subject experts to strengthen theBMCs’ awareness on PBR process.

Improve PBR Processes: Confidence has to be built up with village communities.Process of PBR preparation disseminated information about Biodiversity Act and itsutility.

NBA format: Some modification is required to avoid over lapping and confusion.

TK: With respect to TK two different opinions are observed. PBR helps to maintainconfidentiality to protect indigenous knowledge. It is good to publish in public domain touse it for developmental activity of the local group.

Custodianship: Custodian of the PBR is local committee like BMC, with a copy atSBB or NBA.

Use of PBR: As a bioresource, legal and historical document will aid in developingpolicy frame work.

Impact of PBR: Created awareness among local people about bioresources andBiodiversity Act.

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8. AGENDA OF THE CONSULTATION CUM WORKSHOP

Workshop AgendaDAY 1, 22-12-2011

09:00 09:30 REGISTRATION

09:30 10:45 INAUGURAL SESSION

WELCOME - Mr. Achalender Reddy, Secretary, NBA- Dr. Padma Venkat, Director, IAIM- Mr. K.S. Sugara, Member, Secretary, KBB

Overview of workshop - Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, Chairman, NBAKeynote address - Prof. Madhav Gadgil

10:45 11:15 Coffee and Group Photo

11:15 12:30 Plenary Session 1: Sharing of experiences on PBRChair : Prof. Madhav Gadgil

Mr. K.S. Sugara, Karnataka Biodiversity BoardDr. R. Venugopal Verma,Kerala Biodiversity boardMr. Debal Ray, West Bengal Biodiversity BoardMr. Pritam Simes,Institute of Forest ProductivityMr. Shivaji Chaudhry,G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environmentand DevelopmentMr. Hariramamurthi G, Institute of Ayurvedaand Integrative Medicine (IAIM)Ms. Kanchi Kohli, Kalpavriksh

12:30 13:00 Discussions

13:00 14:00 Lunch

14:00 16:00 Introduction to group work – NBA

Group 1 – What should a PBR address?Components and Approaches

Co-chairs –Mr. K.S. Sugara, Karnataka BB andDr. Ruchi Pant, UNDP

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Group 2 – Review of content of current PBR format fromNBA & Preparation Processes

Co-chairs – Dr. R. Venugopal Verma,Kerala BB andDr. Raghuram, NBA

Group 3 – Issues of IPR, TK and Development in aPBR & ABS

Co-chairs – Mr. R K Srivastava,Member Secretary, Manipur BB andDr. M.N.B. Nair, Senior advisor, IAIM

16.00 16.30 Coffee

16:30 17:30 Plenary Session 2 : Presentation of outcome ofgroup discussions

18:30 20:30 Cultural Programme& Dinner – Music by Mr. C N Chandrashekar and Party

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DAY 2 - 23-12-201109:00 10:45 Plenary Session 3

Chair : Mr. A Ramkumar, TNBB

09:00 09:15 Recap of Day 1 – Dr. Ravishankar Thupalli, NBA

09:15 09:30 Keynote address : PBR in development context byMr. Darshan Shankar, I-AIM

09:30 09:45 Linking PBRs to : Mr. Shahbaz Ahmad anddevelopment & local Dr. D P Tiwari, Madhya Pradesh BBlivelihoods Dr. Arijit Roy,Presentations by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

09:45 10:15 Discussion

10:15 10:30 Coffee

10:30 13:00 Introduction togroup work - NBA

Group 1 : Capacity Needs on PBRs

Chair : Dr. K. Haridasan, Joint Director, I-AIM

Group 2 : Awareness raising on PBRs

Chair : Dr. R.S. Rana, Biolink, New Delhi

13.00 14.00 Lunch

14.00 15.30 Plenary Session 4 : Presentations of outcome of groupdiscussions Discussion on Strategies foraccelerating PBRs

Chair : Mr. Darshan Shankar, I-AIM

15:30 15:45 Coffee

15:45 16:30 Closing Session : Recommendations andconcluding remarks

Chair : Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, NBA

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9. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Sl. Phone /No. Name and Address Mobile No. Fax No. / e-mail

1 ABDUL KAREEM M 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Director, IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106

2 ACHALENDER REDDY C 044- 2254 1071 [email protected], NBA, Chennai 09677066330

3 ANIL MAINRA IFS 03592-281749 03592 – 280402 / 281778Member Secretary, Sikkim Biodiversity 281411(O) [email protected], O/o Additional Principal 094750 76757 (M) [email protected] of Forests,Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Gangtok,Sikkim – 737 102.

4 APARNA SIAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval 080-28568000-5Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

5 ARIJIT ROY 07579073212 (M) 0135-2741987 / 2748041Indian Institute of Remot Sensing, [email protected] and Ecology Division, [email protected] Space Research Organisation [email protected].(ISRO) Dept. of Space, Govt. of India.4, Kalidas Road, P.O.Bax-135,Dehradun-248001.

6 ARIVUDAI NAMBI 044-22541229 [email protected](BMC), M S Swaminathan Research 044-22541698Foundation, 3rd Cross Street, 044-65481522Institutional Area, Taramani,Chennai - 600 113.

7 BALAKRISHNA PISUPATI 91-44-22541805 91-44-22541073Chairman, National Biodiversity [email protected],5th Floor, TICEL Bio Park,Taramani Road, Taramani,Chennai-600113.

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8 BHATT, J. R 011-24362543 [email protected], C.S. Division,Paryavaran Bhavan,Ministry of Environment and Forests,CGO Complex, New Delhi-110003.

9 BIBHU KALYAN MOHANTY 9437024367 (M) 0674-2435550SAMBANDH, 56, Basant Vihar, [email protected] Patna, Tankapani Road [email protected] -751018, Orissa.

10 BISESHWORI THONGAM 0385-2446121/ 0385-2446120Institute Of Bioresources And 2446122 [email protected] Development (IBSD),Takyelpat, Imphal, Manipur- 795001.

11 DARSHAN SHANKAR 080-28568000 [email protected] Chairman, IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

12 DEBABRATA SAHA 9535424891 [email protected] Officer, IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

13 DEBAL DEB 033 - 25928109 [email protected] Chair, Center for Interdisciplinary 09432674377 (M)Studies, 9, Old Culcutta Road,Barrackpure, Kolkata-700123.

14 DEBAL RAY, IFS 033 – 23352731 / 033 – 22141356Member Secretary, West Bengal 23352702 (O) [email protected] Board, Paribesh Bhawan, 9433046567 (M) [email protected] floor, 10A, Block-LA Sector-III, [email protected] Lake City, Kolkata-700098,West Bengal.

15 DEEPA G. B. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Officer, IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106


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16 DEVARAJA, H. S 9448940950 (M)Deputy Director of agriculture,Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bengaluru.

17 DIVYA 9900264016 (M)The Hindu

18 DUBEY, R K 0522-2239278 0522-2239278Assistant Conservator of Forest of U.P 09450502027 (M) [email protected] Nagar, Lucknow-226010.

19 GARG, K.K IFS 0141 – 51018720 0141-5159695Member Secretary, Rajasthan 9414164350 (M) [email protected] Board, Environmentdepartment, Room No 8240, IInd floor,SSO Building, Rajasthan Secretariat,Jaipur.

20 GEETHA SURESH 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Associate, IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

21 GHOSH, A. K 033-24149801 (O) [email protected] Member of NBA & Former 09830567042 (M)Director of ZSI, Director, Centre forEnvironment and Development, Kolkata.

22 GOVIND RAO K.Bengaluru Doordarshan 6481063500 (M)

23 GUPTA, A. K, IFS 0651 – 2480655 0651 – 2480655Member Secretary, Jharkhand 9431113150 (M) [email protected] Board, O/o The Chief [email protected] of Forests -Wildlife &Biodiversity, Van Bhavan, Doranda,Ranchi, Jharkhand.

24 GUPTA, A. K, 094364995208 (M) 0381 – 2397086 / 2326874IFSMember SecretaryTripura 0381-2326874; [email protected] Board, Room No:316, 2331173 (O) [email protected] Bhawan, Pt. Nehru Complex, 09436450822 (M)Gurkhabasti, P.O. Kunjaban,Agartala-799006.

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25 GURHARMINDER SINGH 0172 – 2792325 / 0172 - 2793143Punjab Biodiversity Board, 2793300 [email protected]/o Punjab State Council for Science, 09417555857 (M)Technology, MGSIPA complex, 09815655801 (M)Adj. Sacred Heart school,Sector – 26,Chandigarh – 160019, Punjab.

26 HAMPAIAH RALLADODDI 040 – 23231774 [email protected], Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity 09849427981 (M)Board Room No. 626, 6th Floor,Aranya Bhavan.Safifabad,Hyderabad-500004.

27 HARIDASAN K. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Director, IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

28 HARIRAMAMURTHI G. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Director, IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

29 HARISHA, R. PResearch Associate, ATREE 9986348919 (M) [email protected]

30 HEMAL KANVINDE 044-236126910160, Sivanada Salai, Gill Nagar Ext-2, 9789029060 (M) [email protected]

31 ILANGO, KScientist – D, Director,Zoological Survey of India, Chennai.

32 ISHWAR POOJARI 9448401472 (M)CEE, Bengaluru.

33 JADHAV, S. N, IFS 040-23231774 [email protected] Secretary, Andhra Pradesh 09440815265 (M)Biodiversity Board Room No. 626, 09550878867 (M)6th Floor, Aranya Bhavan.Safifabad, 040-23239885Hyderabad-500004.

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34 JAGANNATHA RAO R. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Programme Officer,IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

35 JAYARAJ, R. S. C IFS 0422-24841030 [email protected] –Forestry Land Use and 9442531990 (M) [email protected] Change Division, Institute ofForest genetics and tree Breeding(IFGTB), Forest Campus, R.S.Puram,Coimbatore-641002.

36 JAYARAME GOWDA, V 9886790154 (M) [email protected] Conservator of Forest,Karnataka Biodiversity Board

37 JOHN CHRISTOPHER, AVaidyashramam, Vaidyasala, TVM 9944228698 (M)

38 JOHN SURESH, R. T 044-26570929 [email protected], Participatory Learning, Action, 9840740929 (M)Network and Training (PLANT) 52-A-1, 9445837173 (M)Oragadam Road, Ambathur,Chennai-600053.

39 KAMARAJA KAISTH 9418879653 (M) [email protected] Scientific officer,HP State Biodiversity Board

40 KANCHI KOHLI 020- 25670979 020-25654239Kalpavriksh, E 180, Greater Kailash 2, 25675450 [email protected] Delhi-110048. 0120-42297670 [email protected]

9811903112 (M)

41 KAVITHA 080-23635555 080-23530070ATREE, Royal Enclave, Sriramapura, [email protected] Post Bengaluru 560 064, [email protected]. [email protected]

42 MADHAV GADGIL 9881153413 (M) [email protected] A-18, Springflowers, Panchavati, 020-25893424 (O)Pashan, Pune 411008, 20-41038233office: Biodiversity Department,Garware College, Karve Road,Pune – 411004.

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43 MAHESH, S. 9916222861 (M) [email protected] Scholar, Sir M VisvesvarayaInstitute of Technology, Bengaluru – 562157.

44 MALLAPPA 9480081078 (M)President, Karnataka Vidya Parishat,Devikeri Hosuru, Hunasaghatta (Post),Terikere Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District,Karnataka – 577547.

45 MARTIN PAUL, A. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Fellow, IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

46 MOHAPATRA, A. K 0674-2557925(O) 2550274 (fax)Chief ExecutiveRegional Plant 09437305858 (M) [email protected] Centre, Neyapalli, [email protected].

47 MOHANTY, B. N, IFS 9449043115 (M) [email protected], IWST, Bengaluru 560003.

48 MURUGAN, S.RA (Zoology), KBB 9964651830 (M) [email protected]

49 NAIR M.N.B. 080-28568000-5 [email protected], IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,JarakabandeJarakabande Kaval,Post AtturVia Yelahanka,Bengaluru-560106.

50 NANDINI D. 080-28568000-5 [email protected], IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2, [email protected] Kaval,Post AtturVia Yelahanka,Bengaluru-560106.

51 NARAYANA PRAKASH 080-28568000-5 [email protected]. Admin Assistant, IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

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52 PADMA VENKAT 080-28568000 (B) 080 - 2856 7926Director, Institute of Ayurveda & 080-28565847 [email protected] Medicine, Foundation for [email protected] of Local Health Traditions,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

53 PADMAVATHI S 044- 2254 2777 [email protected] Officer, NBA, Chennai

54 PARAMESHWARA SHETTY, K. R 9448811597 (M)Asst. Conservator of Forest,Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bengaluru.

55 PRATIBHA BRAHMI 9899205272 (M) [email protected] Scientist, National Bureau ofPlant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)

56 PRIYADARSHAN DHARMA RAJAN 9449057364 (M) [email protected], Bengaluru.

57 PRITAM SIMES 0651-3296974 [email protected] of Forest Productivity 09431902837 (M) [email protected] [email protected] – Gumla Road, NH-23,P.O. – Lalgutwa, Ranchi – 835 303.

58 RAGHURAM K.P. 044- 2254 2777 [email protected] Officer (BS), NBA, Chennai

59 RAJASHREE G. MAVINKURVE 080-28568000-5 [email protected], IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

60 RAJIV MATHEW 09391050774 (M) [email protected] Mansion, 6-3-912/1, KapadiaLane Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda,Hyderbad-500082.

61 RAM KUMAR, A IFS 044-24335485 (O) 044-24338264Member Secretary & CCF (Biodiversity) 09786425274 (M) [email protected]/c, Tamilnadu Biodiversity Board, [email protected]/o PCCF, No.1, Jeenis Road, Panagalbuilding, Saidapet, Chennai -600 015.

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62 RAMANAMURTY, V. B, IFS 040-23094970 040-23097163Addl. Director, Andhra Pradesh Forest 23094976 [email protected], Dullapalli, Hyderabad. 9440815592 (M)

63 RAMESH KUMAR, S 9449589865 (M)Bengaluru University, Bengaluru.

64 RANA, R. S 9899232409 (M) [email protected], Biolink, New Delhi.

65 RANJITH GOWDA 080-28568000-5 [email protected], IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur,Via Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560106.

66 RAVISHANKAR THUPALLI 09445674315 (M) [email protected], National Biodiversity 09441143019 (M)Authority, 5th Floor, TICEL Biopark,Taramani Road, Chennai-600113.

67 RUCHI PANT 011 – 465323330 011 -24627612Programme Analyst, Energy and 9810556540 (O) [email protected] UnitUnited Nations 09810845648 (P) [email protected] Programme (UNDP),No-55, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110 003.

68 SATHYANARAYANA, N 9886362420 (M) sathyan_dixit @yahoo.inProfessor, Department of Biotechnology,Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute ofTechnology Bengaluru – 562157.

69 SHAHBAZ AHMAD, IFS 0755–2554539/ [email protected] Secretary, Madhya Pradesh 2764911 /Biodiversity Board, 1st Floor,Kisan 25545490Bhavan, Mandi Road, Arera Hills, 9424790022 (M)Bhopal - 462 011.

70 SAILY, GSenior Researcher,AP State Biodiversity Board

71 SHIVAJI CHAUDHRY 0360-2211773 (O) [email protected] Pant Institute of Himalaiya 09436229835 (M)Environment & Development,North East Unit, Vivek Vihar,Itanagar-791113, Arunachal Pradesh.

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72 SHIVA KUMAR, B. H 9945488006 (M)Deccan Herald

73 SILANJAN BHATTACHARYYAHead, Department of Zoology,West Bengal State University, Barasat,Kolkata-700 126. 9831039045 (M) [email protected]

74 SINGH, A. P, IFS 079-23257950 [email protected]

Member Secetary, 079-23257404Gujarat Biodiversity Board, 5th Floor, 09909016563 (M)Arnaya Bhavan, Sector-10, 079-23254788Opp.St.Xavier School, Gandhi Nagar,Gujarat-382 010.

75 SINGH JHALA, G. P 0294 - 2441322 [email protected] Vikas Samithi, Septia Road,BediaUdaipur-3130011, Rajasthan.

76 SHRUTHI RAMAKRISHNAN 9845029889 [email protected] Premji University, 134,DoddakannelliNext to Wipro Corporate Office,Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru-560035.

77 SRIVASTAVA, B. N, IFS 079 – 23257950 [email protected], Gujarat Biodiversity Board 09978406161 (M) [email protected] Floor, ‘B” Block, Aranya Bhavan, 079 - 23257950Sector-10 -A, Opp.St.Xavier SchoolGandhi Nagar, Gujarat-382 010.

78 SRIVASTAVA, R.K, IFS 0385 – 2452504 / 0385 – 2452504 / 2449628Member Secretary, 2449628 [email protected] Biodiversity Board, 0385-2451155Forest Head Quarters,Sanjenthong,Imphal -795 001,Manipur.

79 SUBANANTHAN, S 9442058993 (M)PSVMS, Tamil Nadu.

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80 SUGARA K.S., IFS 23448783 [email protected] PCCF & Member Secretary, 23440535Karnataka Biodiversity Board, 9448189516Vana Vikasa, Malleswaram,Bangalore-560003.

81 SUKUMAR, R 080-22933102 / 080-23601280Chairman, Center for Ecological 23600382 [email protected], IISc, Bengaluru 560 012.

82 SURESHA H. M. 080-28568000-5 [email protected] Officer, IAIM-FRLHT,# 74/2, Jarkabande Kaval,Post AtturVia Yelahanka,Bengaluru-560106.

83 SURYA PRAKASH, M 040 - 2373 7256 / 040 - 2373 7208Senior Executive Director 2373 1128 [email protected] Fisheries Development Board 9490034808 (M)Ministry of Agriculture,Government of India,Blocks 401 - 402, & 306, Maitri Vihar,HUDA Commercial Complex,Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038.

84 THOMBI RAJ 9856215617 (M) [email protected] All Manipur Traditional HealthPractitioners Association, Imphal, Manipur.

85 THULSI RAO 08008041082 [email protected] Consultant – UNDP Project, 08500782528 [email protected], Plot 86, Block A, Srichakra 040-23064771Darkamayee Apartments,Bhagyanagar Colony,Opp. Kukatpally Housing Board,Hyderabad-500072.

86 TIWARI, D. P. 9425029009 [email protected] Co-ordinator, GOI-UNDP ProjectState Biodiversity Board, 1st floor,Kisan Bhavan, Aerera Hills, Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh.


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87 VANDANA K. 080-28568000 [email protected], IAIM-FRLHT, # 74/2, -5 linesJarakabande Kaval,Post Attur, Via Yelahanka,Bengaluru-560106.

88 VED, D. K, IFS (Retd.) 080- 28568000 [email protected] Director, FRLHT, -5 linesInstitute of Ayurveda &Integrative Medicine, # 74/2,Jarakabande Kaval, Post AtturVia Yelahanka,Bengaluru-560106.

89 VENKATARAMANA, J [email protected]

90 VENKATESH KAMATH, C 9739583676 (M) [email protected], print & electronic media

91 VENUGOPAL VERMA, R 0471 –27402400 0471 – 2740234Chairman, Kerala Biodiversity Board, 9446423655 (M) [email protected], Pettah P.O., [email protected] – 695024.

92 VIGNESHWARA HEGDE 9449127825 (M) [email protected] (Botany), KBB

93 VIPIN KUMAR 079-26732456 079-2673 1903Chief Innovation Officer, 079-26753501 011-43851803National Innovation Foundation, 079-26732095 [email protected] 1,Satellite, Complex, 09825316994 (M)Jodhpur Tekra, Premchand Nagar,Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat.

94 YASH PAL SINGH 9990540707 (M) [email protected]/o DR. R. K. RAI, Director, [email protected] No.612, Paryavaran Bhavan,Ministry of Environment and Forest,CGO Complex,New Delhi 110003.


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