India Biodiversity Awards 2021
Efforts by individuals and institutions that have led to conservation, management and restoration of habitats and population recovery of wild species resulting in significant reduction in the threat level.
Efforts by individuals and institutions that have led to conservation, management and population recovery of domesticated species resulting in significant reduction in the threat level.
Efforts initiated by individuals and institutions in sustainable use of biological resources, extent of biological resources used/exploited and engagement of local communities.
Efforts led by individuals and institutions resulting in monetary and non-monetary equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of biological resources between concerned communities and other stakeholders.
Recognising efforts by Biodiversity Management Committees on scientific documentation of biological resources that integrate traditional knowledge; generating awareness; establishing best practices that ensure sustainable use; social and gender equity and empowerment; and equitable sharing of benefits. The biological resources could be natural and/or those that include local traditional cultivars and animal breeds.
| Category | WINNERS | SPECIAL MENTION |
| Conservation of Wild Species |
INSTITUTION:
Chongnga Foundation, Wangoo, Manipur INDIVIDUAL: Mr. Shiv Kumar, Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh |
|
| Conservation of Domesticated Species | INDIVIDUAL:
Mr. Shaji N M, Wayanad, Kerala INSTITUTION: Amrabad Poda Laxmi Govu Sangam, Telangana |
INDIVIDUAL:
Mr. Tog Chand, Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh INSTITUTION: Sailulak Sial Vulh Association, Serchhip, Mizoram |
| Sustainable Use of Biological Resources | INDIVIDUAL:
S Sathish, Forest Range Officer, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu INSTITUTION: Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary Trust, Nagaland Krishi Avum Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS), Rajasthan |
INDIVIDUAL: Dr. Tara Devi , Mandi, Himachal Pradesh |
| Replicable Mechanisms of ABS | Valagro Biosciences Ltd, Hyderabad, Telengana Twichin Gram Bari BMC, Khowai, Tripura |
|
| Best BMC | Shergoan BMC, Arunachal Pradesh |
Purba Badlabari BMC, Khowai, Tripura
|