EnvironmentTuesday, 24 March 2026·The Hindu
NBA expert committee on invasive alien species under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The National Biodiversity Authority formed a two-year expert committee on invasive alien species following NGT directions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority constituted a multi-disciplinary Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species, following National Green Tribunal directions and invoking the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 as amended in 2023.
Key specifics
- The committee was formed in compliance with NGT directions in a suo motu proceeding.
- It will prepare a consolidated national list of invasive alien species using state-wise inputs.
- The committee will function for 2 years.
- Chairperson: Dhananjai Mohan, IFS (Retd.); Co-Chair: Prof. A. Biju Kumar, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies.
- Members include ZSI, BSI, WII and ICAR representatives.
Exam lens
Environment + statutory bodies, March 2026, NBA, NGT, Biological Diversity Act 2002, 2-year tenure — TNPSC may ask the chairperson, co-chair and legal basis.