About BSBB
Bihar State Biodiversity Board
Bihar State Biodiversity Board (BSBB) has been constituted by the State Government as per the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 notified by the Government of India. Bihar Biological Diversity Rules, 2004 were notified on 17 December 2004 under Section 63(1) of the Act, and the Board's constitution was notified on 27 March 2017.
Board notified on 27 March 2017, as per Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Bihar Biological Diversity Rules, 2004 (Section 63 (1) of the Act).
Covers biodiversity planning, governance, documentation, and benefit sharing across Bihar.
Understanding Biodiversity
Biological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the entire variety and variability of life forms on earth. It encompasses mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects and other invertebrates, along with plants, fungi, and microorganisms such as protists, bacteria and viruses. Biodiversity is expressed at three levels: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Its direct and indirect services are crucial for the sustenance of life on this planet.
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
Why Biodiversity Matters
Biodiversity ensures food, fuel, shelter, medicines and resources vital to our survival. Natural predators— insects, birds, fungi and other organisms—control many crop pests more safely than chemical pesticides. Numerous flowering plants rely on animals such as insects, bats and birds for pollination and seed dispersal. Biodiversity offers a wide range of resources and services for mankind: diverse species enable livelihood diversification and make round-the-year food production possible.
- Conservation of biodiversity.
- Sustainable use of its components.
- Equitable sharing of benefits arising out of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.
Thematic Areas & Functions
The activities of the Bihar State Biodiversity Board are organised across the following thematic areas and statutory responsibilities:
Commitment to Bihar's biodiversity
The Board regulates approvals for commercial utilisation, bio-surveys, and bio-utilisation of biological resources by Indian entities, while advising the State Government on conservation and sustainable use. Through collaboration with Biodiversity Management Committees, research institutions, and communities, BSBB ensures that Bihar's ecological wealth is preserved for future generations.