The role and responsibilities of Biodiversity Management Committee shall be,-
(i) Preparation of the People's Biodiversity Register (PBR);
(ii) C onservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources outside forest areas;
(iii) Eco-restoration of the local biodiversity outside forest areas;
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(iv) Proper feedback to the Board and National Biodiversity Authority in the matter of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Traditional Knowledge (TK) and local biodiversity issues;
(v) M anagement of Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) including heritage trees, animals, micro organisms, sacred groves and sacred water bodies;
(vi) Regulation of access to the biological resources and associated Traditional Knowledge (TK) for commercial purpose;
(vii) Sharing of usufructs arising out of commercial use of bio-resources in accordance with the provisions of the Act;
(viii) Conservation of traditional varieties and breeds of economically important plants and animals;
(ix) Biodiversity education and awareness building;
(x) Documentation, enabling development of procedure to develop bio-cultural protocols;
(xi) Ensure sustainable use of bio-resources.