PDCA is a continuous improvement method that can be applied to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance by systematically identifying problems, implementing controls, checking results, and improving the system.

 PDCA is a continuous improvement method that can be applied to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance by systematically identifying problems, implementing controls, checking results, and improving the system.

🔄 How to apply PDCA to HSE

1. PLAN – Identify & prepare

Review incidents, near misses, audits and inspection findings.

Identify hazards, risks and environmental aspects.

Set measurable HSE objectives and targets.

Develop action plans with responsibilities and resources.

Consult workers and other relevant stakeholders.

2. DO – Implement

Put the HSE action plan into practice.

Conduct training and toolbox talks.

Implement risk controls, SOPs and permit-to-work requirements.

Provide appropriate PPE, equipment and resources.

Carry out inspections and preventive maintenance.

3. CHECK – Measure & evaluate

Monitor HSE KPIs and leading indicators.

Conduct inspections, audits and compliance reviews.

Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Compare actual performance against objectives and targets.

Determine whether controls are effective.

4. ACT – Correct & improve

Take corrective and preventive actions where gaps exist.

Update risk assessments, procedures and controls.

Communicate lessons learned.

Recognize effective HSE practices.

Set new objectives and begin the next PDCA cycle.

🎯 The HSE outcome

PLAN → DO → CHECK → ACT → CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

This helps an organization achieve fewer incidents, healthier workers, reduced environmental impact, stronger compliance, and better overall HSE performance. ⚠️⚡🌡️📝🚨🚧💯🔥💥💯🚥✅

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From Skilled Worker to Swachhta Udyami: Diwakar Kumar's Journey towards Self-Reliance

 

From Skilled Worker to Swachhta Udyami: Diwakar Kumar's Journey towards Self-Reliance

Posted On: 08 SEP 2026 8:04PM by PIB Delhi

At 26, Shri Diwakar Kumar represents the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of young Indians who are using skills, technology and government support to build sustainable livelihoods. A native of Bihar and educated up to the 12th standard, he began his professional journey with the aspiration of creating a secure future for himself and his family.

Demonstrating the possibilities created through mechanised sanitation and enterprise support, Diwakar has progressed from a skilled sewer and septic tank worker to a self-reliant Swachhta Udyami under the NAMASTE-SUY Initiative. His journey reflects how practical experience, continuous learning and timely assistance can help young workers establish dignified and sustainable livelihoods.

In pursuit of wider professional opportunities, Diwakar moved to Noida on the advice of his friend, Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray. He joined Shiva and Shiva, an approved company working under the Greater Noida Authority, where he gained valuable exposure to mechanised sanitation services.

During his employment, Diwakar learned to operate and handle Jetting-cum-Grabber Machines used for sewer and septic tank cleaning. Through dedication, hard work and a willingness to learn, he acquired practical knowledge and technical experience within a year. The experience enabled him to recognise mechanised sanitation as a field offering safety, dignity, professional growth and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Inspired by these possibilities, Diwakar decided to move towards entrepreneurship and independently manage sanitation operations. With the goal of building a better future for himself and his family, he applied along with his friend for assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana SUY) component of the NAMASTE Initiative.

Under NAMASTE-SUY, Diwakar received financial assistance in the form of an upfront capital subsidy for procuring sanitation machinery and a vehicle. The assistance enabled him to purchase a Jetting-cum-Grabber Machine along with a Mahindra Maxx City CBC 1.3 LX vehicle. Against a total project cost of Rs. 14,77,500, a loan of Rs. 7,38,750 and a capital subsidy of Rs. 7,38,750 were provided. The support was extended on 3rd October 2025.

Access to the machinery and vehicle became an important milestone in Diwakar's professional journey. It expanded his work opportunities and gave him the confidence to manage mechanised sanitation operations independently. The intervention strengthened both his earning capacity and his professional identity as a skilled sanitation entrepreneur.

Today, Diwakar earns approximately Rs. 40,000-Rs. 50,000 per month. Despite paying a monthly EMI of Rs. 22,000, he reports savings of around Rs. 25,000-Rs. 30,000 through regular work opportunities and improved financial management. His stable livelihood has strengthened his financial security and enabled him to plan confidently for the future.

The progress achieved through the initiative has encouraged Diwakar to pursue important personal milestones. He is preparing for his marriage and aspires to purchase a house where he can bring his parents and live together with them. For Diwakar, owning a home represents not only financial progress but also the fulfilment of his wish to provide his parents with a comfortable and secure life.

The NAMASTE-SUY intervention has strengthened Diwakar's economic condition, confidence and dignity of work. Standing proudly beside his mechanised sanitation vehicle, he embodies the transformative impact of skills, opportunity and self-belief. His journey from acquiring technical experience to becoming a Swachhta Udyami demonstrates how targeted assistance can foster entrepreneurship and help individuals create a secure future for themselves and their famil

STPI Organises Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi Open Challenge Programme launched; MoUs exchanged with Spoke Centres and Investors to Expand Support for Electronics Innovation and Entrepreneurship

STPI Organises Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi

Open Challenge Programme launched; MoUs exchanged with Spoke Centres and Investors to Expand Support for Electronics Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Posted On: 08 SEP 2026 6:52PM by PIB Delhi

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a premier S&T organization under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), organized the STPI Electropreneur Summit 2026 at IIIT-Delhi. The summit brought together government leadership, academic pioneers, and industry stalwarts to deliberate on expanding India’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) footprint.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Open Challenge Programme of the STPI Electropreneur Park. The programme seeks to identify and support innovative technology solutions and startups in the ESDM domain. On the occasion, MoUs were exchanged between AIC STPINEXT INITIATIVES and Spoke Centres (11 partner institutions spanning Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand) as well as investors (Indian Angel Network Services Private Limited (IAN) & Solara VC), to strengthen collaboration and expand the reach of the Electropreneur ecosystem. The EP 2.0 Spoke Centres, which will democratize access to ESDM incubation and enable innovators across the region to access incubation, mentoring, infrastructure and ecosystem support, include ACIC RISE, Association Chandigarh; Engineering College, CEC Landran; NSUT Incubation and Innovation Foundation (NSUT-IIF); KR Mangalam Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre (KEIC Foundation); Manav Rachna University, Faridabad; IIT Mandi Catalyst; NewGen IEDC–Business and Innovation Centre, University of Kashmir; MNIT Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC), MNIT Jaipur; AKGEC Skills Foundation; Sharda Launchpad Federation, Sharda University, Greater Noida; Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun; UPES Council for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (UCIE); and Runway Incubator.

The inaugural session commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp following welcome remarks by Mrs. Vandana Srivastava, Director, STPI-Noida. Prominent ecosystem leaders delivered opening addresses, including Shri Pradeep Gupta, CMD of CyberMedia; Shri Ashok Chandak, President of IESA & SEMI India; and Prof. Sandeep Sen, Director of IIIT-Delhi. 

Delivering the Special Address, Shri K.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, MeitY, highlighted the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in advancing India’s ESDM ecosystem and spoke about the initiatives being undertaken by the Ministry to support growth in the sector. He said, “India's technology journey is entering a crucial next stage combining our proven global leadership in software with an aggressive push toward Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and semiconductors. EP 1.0 laid a strong foundation, nurturing 59 startups, filing 66 patents, and creating over ₹640 crore in startup valuation. With EP 2.0, we are scaling our ambitions to target 500 startups, expanding deep into Tier-II and Tier-III cities so that talent across every corner of the nation can participate in this growth. Our true benchmark for success will be converting this immense talent into commercialized intellectual property and globally competitive products.”

Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI, in his special address highlighted the objectives of the STPI Electropreneur Summit and the significant transformation in India’s technology and electronics landscape and the growing opportunities for innovators in Deep Tech, AI and Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). He said, “Today marks an exciting time for technology in India. Historically, our talent shifted primarily toward software services building a $200B+ export industry while electronics manufacturing lagged. But the landscape has fundamentally changed. Over the past decade, national electronics production grew seven times from under ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹13 lakh crore, while exports surged eleven times to ₹4.24 lakh crore. Speaking about Electropreneur Park, he highlighted its journey and the progress achieved through EP 1.0, which has delivered 129 products, 27 trademarks, 66 patent filings and ₹150 crore in cumulative revenue. Now, with Electropreneur Park 2.0, we are taking this vision to the next level from nurturing 500 startups to building a strong and interconnected ESDM innovation ecosystem across North India. Further, with various other government initiatives i.e. GPU access through the India AI Mission, and the ₹1.275 lakh crore through ISM 2.0 scheme, this is the right time for young innovators to build hardware, design products, and lead global electronics manufacturing.

The afternoon program featured a technical address by Shri S.K. Marwah, Advisor, R&D Electronics Division, MeitY. This set the stage for a panel discussion on "Bridging the Gap: Accelerating ESDM Innovation through Government-Academia-Industry Synergies," moderated by Dr. Anuj Grover, Associate Professor at IIIT-Delhi, along with other panelists Dr. Amjad Hussain, Director - HCIE, SRHU – Dehradun, Shri Rajoo Goel, Secretary General, ELCINA, Shri S.K Marwah, Advisor, R&D Electronics Division, MeitY.

The STPI Electropreneur Summit is a premier initiative by STPI that brings together Electropreneurs, innovators, startups, industry leaders, investors, academia and policymakers to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, unlock opportunities and shape the future of electronics and deep-tech innovation in India. An electropreneur is an entrepreneur who starts, develops, and scales businesses specifically within the electronics and hardware-driven technology sectors.

During the Summit, the Open Challenge Programme (OCP) for the STPI Electropreneur Park was launched, along with the exchange of MoUs with 11 Spoke Centres as well as with investors, including Indian Angel Network Services Private Limited (IAN) and Solara VC.

The Spoke Centres of STPI Electropreneur Park CoE, New Delhi, are partner institutions spanning Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand that will facilitate extending the reach of the Electropreneur Park and provide incubation support, mentorship, infrastructure and ecosystem access to innovators and startups in their respective regions.

About STPI:

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organization under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Augmented & Virtual Reality, Animation & Visual effect, Data Science & Analytics for various domains like Gaming, FinTech, Agritech, MedTech, Autonomous Connected Electric & Shared(ACES) Mobility, ESDM, Cyber Security, Industry 4.0, Drone, Efficiency Augmentation, etc.

Prime Minister shares an article on Poshan initiatives and strengthening the Anganwadi system

Prime Minister shares an article on Poshan initiatives and strengthening the Anganwadi system

Posted On: 08 SEP 2026 12:45PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi.

The article, on 10 years of the Matru Vandana Yojana and Poshan Maah, highlights the message of making the Anganwadi system a people’s movement. It underscores how DBT, social audits and nutritious food are supporting children, women and adolescent girls. The article notes that these efforts, guided by the vision of “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari”, are paving the way towards a malnutrition-free and Viksit Bharat.

The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;

“मातृ वंदना योजना के 10 वर्ष और पोषण माह पर, केंद्रीय मंत्री श्रीमती @Annapurna4BJP जी का यह आलेख आंगनवाड़ी व्यवस्था को जन-आंदोलन बनाने का संदेश देता है। वे रेखांकित करती हैं कि कैसे डीबीटी, सोशल ऑडिट और पौष्टिक आहार से बच्चों, महिलाओं और किशोरियों को संबल मिल रहा है। यह प्रयास ‘हमारी आंगनवाड़ी, हमारी जिम्मेदारी’ के विजन से कुपोषण-मुक्त और विकसित भारत के निर्माण की राह प्रशस्त कर रहा है।”

Prime Minister shares glimpses of his address during inauguration of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai

 

Prime Minister shares glimpses of his address during inauguration of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai

Posted On: 08 SEP 2026 9:14PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address during inauguration of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai.

In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said;

“Addressed the Global FinTech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.

Spoke about India’s remarkable FinTech journey and the success of UPI.

Called for:

Expanding UPI’s global footprint.

Taking FinTech beyond payments to credit, insurance, savings, investments and pensions.

Harnessing Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum.

Top-notch cyber security and ethical data protection.

Stronger FinTech consumer protection index and greater innovation.”

“India’s Reform Express will only gather more speed.”

5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards conferred on Best Performing Cities and Wards on Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026; Compendium of Best Management Practices under NCAP released

 

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards conferred on Best Performing Cities and Wards on Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026; Compendium of Best Management Practices under NCAP released

Local Bodies must engage in All-inclusive and Whole of Society Approach to address the issue of Air Pollution: Chairperson (NGT)

Fighting Air Pollution a Continuous Programme, requiring Citizen-led Movement in Mission Mode: Secretary (EFCC)

Posted On: 07 SEP 2026 2:29PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized the Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026 today, on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. The event was presided over by Chairperson, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Justice Prakash Shrivastava as Chief Guest. Other dignitaries gracing the occasion included Secretary (EFCC), Shri Tanmay Kumar; Chairperson (CAQM), Shri Rajesh Verma; DG (Forest) and Special Secretary (EFCC), Shri Sushil Kumar Awasthi; Chairperson (CPCB), Shri Amandeep Garg; and AS (EFCC), Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri. Officials from Union Ministries, Multilateral organisations, Mayors, District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners of award-winning Cities and wards, besides officials from MoEFCC, CPCB and CAQM were present.

In his address, Justice Shrivastava appreciated the efforts of Union and State Governments under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). He stated that this is an occasion to recognise efforts made by cities/wards across the country to ensure the quality of air is maintained within the prescribed parameters. “The awardees have shown that clean air is not an aspiration but a practical goal that can be achieved with proper planning and ground level implementation”, he noted. The Chairperson highlighted that clean air is a fundamental need rather than a luxury. He stated, “Development and Environmental conservation are not at cross purposes but can go together while maintaining the quality of life for the citizens. It is the responsibility of each citizen to ensure that generations to come are able to live in a clean environment”.

Justice Shrivastava called air pollution a complex challenge as it doesn't know political boundaries and a multitude of sources contribute to it. The Chairperson stressed that the frontline institutions are the urban/rural local bodies that ensure the effective implementation of the National vision. With the Swachh Sarvekshan Awards, the Government recognises the efforts of all stakeholders in the field of air quality management, who put in efforts to ensure that the air quality remains within the prescribed limits, he stated. “It is essential that local bodies strive for prevention of pollution generation at source by making citizens aware; adopt latest technologies to tackle the issue; and engage in an all-inclusive and whole of society approach to address the issue”, he added.

In his address on the occasion, Secretary (EFCC), Shri Tanmay Kumar informed that the Government of India is taking a multi-pronged, coordinated and scientific approach towards tackling air pollution as per Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision. Public representatives are being incorporated in this mission to encourage participation of citizens to fight air pollution as well ensure capacity building of all stakeholders.

Shri Kumar talked about the NCAP that provides a framework where cities have their own strategies to ensure clean air, while the PRANA portal tracks various parameters of air quality management for 130 cities under NCAP. He said that fighting air pollution is a continuous programme, not a one-off activity. It requires a citizen-led movement in mission mode to achieve a clean environment for generations to come. He congratulated all the awardees for their efforts and encouraged them to make air quality management a jan-bhagidari movement.

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards

On this occasion, MoEFCC awarded the best performing Cities and Wards under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), ranked as part of the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan. Swachh Vayu Survekshan Framework released in 2022-23 on measures taken by cities on road dust, SWM, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, C&D waste management, other emissions (DG sets and commercial establishments), IEC activities.

The awards were based on participation and ranking of all 130 cities in 3 groups (Population below 3 Lakh; 3-10 Lakh; & above 10 Lakh), through the process involving self-assessment by cities, approval by State-level Monitoring Committee, evaluation by CPCB, field verification by Independent Committees and selection of 10 best performing cities.

List of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awardees

Achievements under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

During Swachh Vayu Diwas, progress and achievements made under the NCAP, a flagship initiative launched to improve air quality across 130 cities in 24 States/UTs, were highlighted.  A performance linked grant of ₹ 16,425 crore has been provided to 130 NCAP cities as critical gap funding to implement air pollution mitigation measures.

NCAP has shown positive results in terms of achieving reduction in PM10 levels in 2025-26 with respect to the levels of FY 2017-18:

• 108 out of 130 cities have shown improvement in PM10 levels.
• 72 cities have achieved reduction in PM10 concentrations of more than 20%.
• 26 cities have recorded reductions exceeding 40%.
• 14 cities have met National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Compendium of Best Management Practices under NCAP

During the event, the Compendium of Best Management Practices under NCAP was released. It highlights best practices and successful air quality improvement measures implemented by cities and State Pollution Control Boards/Committees under NCAP, in various sectors namely, Road dust control, Vehicular pollution, industrial pollution, Solid and Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste management, Control of open burning, Greening, Use of technology and Public Outreach. These best practices would be helpful in replicating them by other cities and SPCBs.

Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, inaugurates sustainable phase of the Hub Hub has facilitated over 20 technology transfers and supported commercialisation of affordable medical technologies

 

DSIR-CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur enters sustainable phase, strengthens lab-to-market translation and last-mile healthcare delivery

Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, inaugurates sustainable phase of the Hub

Hub has facilitated over 20 technology transfers and supported commercialisation of affordable medical technologies

Rural health workers trained under the Hub take affordable diagnostic technologies to underserved communities

Posted On: 05 SEP 2026 4:40PM by PIB Delhi

The Sustainable Phase of the Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur was inaugurated today by Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), at the Ben Gupta Auditorium, IIT Kharagpur.

Established in 2019 under the CRTDH Scheme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare has successfully completed its initial grant-supported phase and has transitioned into a sustainable phase. The Hub is now operating as a self-sustaining national facility for affordable healthcare technology development and translation, meeting its operational costs through user fees, industry sponsorships and translational partnerships, while continuing to provide infrastructure and technical support to innovators. The facility will continue to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, technical expertise, and technology development support to MSMEs, startups, innovators, and other stakeholders. The transition of the CRTDH to a self-sustaining model marks an important milestone in strengthening industry–academia collaboration, technology translation, and innovation-led healthcare solutions, while ensuring the continued availability of shared research and technology development infrastructure. The programme was organised as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of IIT Kharagpur.

Chief guest of the event, Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR and DG, CSIR, in her address emphasised the role of DSIR and the network of CRTDHs in enabling MSMEs, start-ups and individual innovators to strengthen indigenous capability in medical technology. She said that the continued functioning of a CRTDH beyond the period of DSIR support demonstrates the intended outcome of the programme i.e. to serve industry and innovators in a self-sustaining mode. She emphasised that wider utilisation of these facilities would contribute to strengthening the country's indigenous technological capabilities, advancing self-reliance in medical device technologies, and supporting the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for Viksit Bharat 2047.

On this occasion, Dr. (Mrs.) Kalaiselvi visited the CRTDH wet and dry laboratories and the THRIVE Centre along with Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur, (Principal Investigator, CRTDH) and DSIR officials. Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi planted a sapling on the IIT Kharagpur campus, symbolising the beginning of the sustainable phase of the DSIR-CRTDH at IIT Kharagpur and reaffirming the commitment towards its continued growth, sustainability, and long-term contribution to innovation and technology development.

Presenting the journey of the Hub from 2019 to 2026, Prof. Suman Chakraborty highlighted the importance of frugal innovation in addressing the constraints faced in real-world healthcare delivery. He stated that designing technologies for use in settings without sophisticated infrastructure and by frontline health workers requires engineering solutions that are robust and accessible. Operating from a 5,000-square-foot facility, the CRTDH has facilitated over 20 technology transfers, many already commercialised, and has partnered with clinical and non-governmental organisations to establish rural health units to support the deployment of affordable healthcare technologies through rural health units.

During the MSME Voices session, enterprises mentored by the CRTDH shared their experiences while translating laboratory prototypes into commercial products. The participating enterprises were felicitated by the Chief Guest and the Director, IIT Kharagpur. Fifteen frontline health workers from remote villages, including the Sundarbans and Birbhum, shared their experiences of deploying affordable diagnostic technologies at the community level. Trained and certified under the Hub’s skilling programmes, in line with the objectives of Skill India, these health workers are now operating rural health units alongside the health delivery structures under the National Health Mission. Through these units, the trained health workers support screening, referral and follow-up services for communities where access to diagnostic facilities remains limited or intermittent.

Dr. Vipin Shukla, Scientist ‘G’ and Head of the CRTDH Scheme of DSIR, whose guidance has been instrumental in the development of the CRTDH initiative, was also acknowledged on the occasion. Dr. Ranjeet Bairwa, Scientist ‘F’ and Member Secretary – CRTDH, DSIR, and Dr. Kailash Petkar, Scientist ‘D’, DSIR, who closely monitored the implementation of the project, were also present during the event and participated in the proceedings. Continued association of the DSIR-CRTDH team with the project was duly acknowledged, followed by a screening of the CRTDH film.

The proceedings highlighted the convergence of frugal technology, local skilling and public health delivery as an important pathway for achieving the objectives of Viksit Bharat to the last mile. The initiative demonstrates how self-reliance in medical devices, employment opportunities for rural youth and equitable access to healthcare can be addressed through an integrated innovation and delivery ecosystem. At the end, the DSIR officials were felicitated by the Director, IIT, Kharagpur. The proceedings were coordinated by Mr. Sohom Banerjee, Project Manager, CRTDH, IIT Kharagpur.

Approximately 200 participants attended the program, including Senior Officers of DSIR, delegates from chambers of commerce and MSME associations, officials of Government MSME development institutions, MSMEs, start-ups, innovators, clinical partners, rural health workers, faculties, researchers, and students of the Institute. Technologies developed at the CRTDH and products commercialised by partner enterprises were exhibited during the event, providing an opportunity for participants to interact with the innovators.

 

National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement

 

National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement

₹8.23 crore in Access and Benefit-Sharing proceeds to be disbursed to States and UTs from utilisation of four key vegetable crops

Posted On: 05 SEP 2026 6:33PM by PIB Delhi

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed a significant milestone in the implementation of India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, with cumulative ABS disbursements exceeding ₹200 crore. As part of this continuing effort, the NBA has sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to 27 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), arising from the access and utilisation of biological resources associated with Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia), Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), Chilli (Capsicum annuum) and Onion (Allium cepa).

The ABS proceeds were realised from seed companies M/s Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd., M/s East West Seeds India Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Bayer Science and Innovation Pvt. Ltd. in connection with access to these biological resources for research and commercial utilisation.

The biological resources had been accessed through the open market or through traders and hence could not be traced to specific individual farmers, communities or a single identifiable geographic source. Accordingly, in accordance with the modality recommended by the Expert Committee and approved by the Authority, the beneficiary share is being distributed among the SBBs/UTBCs of the States and Union Territories where the respective crops are cultivated.

The distribution is based on the area under cultivation, as published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This approach enables the ABS proceeds to be channelled towards States and Union Territories associated with the cultivation of the respective biological resources, where direct identification of the individual providers or source communities is not possible.

Among the States and UTs receiving the ABS proceeds, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra emerge as the largest cumulative recipients across the four crops. Madhya Pradesh's share is supported by its cultivation of Bitter Gourd, Chilli and Onion, while Maharashtra's position is primarily attributed to its significant share of India's Onion cultivation area, accounting for more than 49 per cent. The combined ABS amounts payable to the ten largest recipient States/UTs across the four crops are as follows:

 

S.No.	State/UT	ABS amount disbursed (in INR)
1	Madhya Pradesh	1,17,39,914
2	Maharashtra	1,01,30,649
3	Andhra Pradesh	75,55,077
4	Karnataka	65,22,893
5	Gujarat	64,05,708
6	Odisha	57,63,361
7	Bihar	47,63,367
8	Chhattisgarh	39,91,285
9	West Bengal	36,04,978
10	Uttar Pradesh	35,72,456
11	Remaining States/UTs	1,82,88,892

The SBBs/UTBCs are required to utilise the funds for activities enumerated under Section 32(2) of the Biological Diversity Act 2002, including documentation and updation of People's Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biological resources, restoration of degraded ecosystems, strengthening of Biodiversity Heritage Sites, capacity building of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and enhancement of community livelihoods.

The latest disbursement marks another important step in India's efforts to ensure that benefits arising from the utilisation of biological resources are channelled towards biodiversity conservation and associated community-oriented activities.

The cumulative ABS disbursement of more than ₹200 crore underscores the continued efforts of the NBA to strengthen implementation of the Biological Diversity Act and operationalise the principle of fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of biological resources. The initiative also contributes to India's commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing, as well as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), particularly Target 13, which calls for effective measures to ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources, as applicable.