The Biodiversity Amendment Bill Could Destroy the Purpose of the Act

The Biodiversity Amendment bill was passed in the Lok Sabha amid conspicuous protests and criticisms. Several central ministries, state governments, researchers and stakeholders are concerned about the changes. The new amendments may have gone too easy on the norms. So much so, that it could defeat the purpose of the act itself. To begin with, the bill promotes the Ayurveda Yoga industry.