Conserving the Flora & Fauna of Bihar
From the Gangetic plains to the Himalayan foothills — the Bihar State Biodiversity Board safeguards our natural heritage and promotes sustainable use of biological resources.
Guardians of Bihar's Biological Heritage
Constituted under Section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the Bihar State Biodiversity Board advises the State Government on conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources.
- Regulating access to biological resources & associated knowledge
- Preparing People's Biodiversity Registers (PBRs)
- Promoting in-situ & ex-situ conservation
Flora & Fauna of Bihar
A mosaic of forests, wetlands, grasslands and rivers — home to thousands of plant and animal species, many endemic and several endangered.
Notices, Tenders & Announcements
View all- 12 Apr 2026TenderTender for documentation of People's Biodiversity Registers (Phase II)
- 05 Apr 2026NoticeNotification: International Day for Biological Diversity — 22 May 2026
- 28 Mar 2026RecruitmentRecruitment for Research Associates (Wetland Ecology)
- 14 Mar 2026PublicPublic consultation on Access & Benefit Sharing Guidelines
Mahua — A Tree of Life
Madhuca longifolia, locally known as Mahua, is a culturally and economically vital species for the tribal communities of Bihar. Its flowers, seeds and bark sustain livelihoods and biodiversity alike.
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