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AP Biodiversity Board
Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board
AP Chief Minister

Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Government of Andhra Pradesh

AP Deputy Chief Minister

Shri Pawan Kalyan

Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Biodiversity Chairperson

Dr. K. Mrutyunjaya Rao

Chairperson

AP State Biodiversity Board

Member Secretary

Smt. G. Srijana

Member Secretary

AP State Biodiversity Board

About Us

The Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board (APSBB) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The Board is responsible for advising the State Government on matters relating to conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources.

Our mission is to ensure conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.

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Biodiversity
Districts
13
Districts Covered
BMC
13500+
BMC's Formed
Documents
6500+
PBR's Documented
Protected Areas
24
Protected Areas

Our Wings

Dedicated initiatives for biodiversity conservation and management

Regional Biodiversity Centers (RBC's)

  • Regional coordination and monitoring
  • Local implementation of policies
  • Community engagement programs
  • Regional biodiversity assessment
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Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC's)

  • Local biodiversity conservation
  • Sustainable resource management
  • Traditional knowledge preservation
  • Community awareness programs
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People's Biodiversity Registers (PBR's)

  • Biodiversity documentation
  • Traditional knowledge recording
  • Conservation practices archive
  • Digital database creation
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What's New

Stay updated with the latest discoveries, initiatives, and news from AP State Biodiversity

New Species Discovery
Conservation Program
Research Publication
Community Initiative
Education Program

Acts & Regulations

Legal framework and publications governing biodiversity conservation in Andhra Pradesh

Rules & Regulations

Comprehensive legal framework and regulatory guidelines for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and equitable benefit sharing as per national and state legislation.

Biological Diversity Act, 2002

National legislation for conservation of biological diversity

Enacted: 2002 Download PDF

AP Biodiversity Rules, 2009

State-specific rules for implementation of Biodiversity Act

Notified: 2009 Download PDF

Access & Benefit Sharing Guidelines

Framework for equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources

Updated: 2022 Download PDF

Publications

Research papers, reports, and educational materials documenting Andhra Pradesh's rich biodiversity and conservation efforts.

AP Biodiversity Atlas 2023

Comprehensive documentation of state's flora and fauna

Annual Report 2022-23

Yearly progress report on biodiversity conservation

BMC Performance Analysis

Assessment of Biodiversity Management Committees

Medicinal Plants of AP

Documentation of traditional medicinal knowledge

Events & Activities

Stay updated with our latest biodiversity conservation initiatives

Main Event
Featured

National Biodiversity Conservation Summit 2023

Join us for the premier biodiversity conservation event of the year featuring expert speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. This summit brings together conservationists, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the latest strategies in biodiversity protection.

December 15-16, 2023
Hyderabad Convention Center
500+ Participants
Tree Plantation

Community Tree Plantation Drive

Join our massive tree plantation drive across multiple locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 20, 2023
Wildlife Workshop

Wildlife Conservation Workshop

Hands-on workshop on wildlife conservation techniques and habitat protection.

Jan 5, 2024