Meta Description:The bill appears to centralize biodiversity
management, granting more power to the Union Government,
potentially deviating from the Act's decentralized structure.
It also raises apprehensions about biopiracy by exempting certain
industries, like AYUSH, from biodiversity rules, impacting
indigenous communities' rights. The proposed decriminalization
of offenses and lack of legislative guidance on penalties raise
questions about legal accountability. Ambiguities and
inconsistencies within the bill, such as conflicting definitions
and contradictory provisions, add complexity.
Keywords: Biodiversity Amendment Bill, Conservation challenges,
Indigenous rights, Legal ambiguities
