PBR
The main function of each BMC, as envisaged in Biological Diversity Rule (2004), is to prepare People’s Biodiversity Register in consultation with local people. The Register contains comprehensive information on availability and knowledge of local biological resources, their medicinal or any other uses or any other traditional knowledge associated with them.
The Board has provided expertise as well as financial support to the BMCs in preparation of People’s Biodiversity Registers. The Board, now, is in process to evaluate Registers forming State Level PBR Monitoring Committee. On the basis of recommendation/ suggestion of the Committee, the updating/ modification of the PBRs has been initiated.
Status of preparation of PBR
| District/Zilla Parishad | Block / Panchayat Samiti | Gram Panchayet | Urban Local bodies | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Constituted | 22 | 342 | 3341 | 125 | 3830 |
| PBR Prepared | 22 | 342 | 3341 | 125 | 3830 |
| Ongoing PBR Updating | 0 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 45 |