After section 36 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:—

36A. Measures to be taken by National Biodiversity Authority.

The Central Government may authorise National Biodiversity Authority or any other organisation to take any measure necessary to monitor and regulate within the territory of India, the access and utilisation of biological resources obtained from a foreign country in order to meet the international obligations to which India is a signatory.

36B.State Government to develop strategies and plans for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity