Sl. No. Name of the Project / Activity Year / Plan Period Amount  Principal Investigator / Institution / BMC
1 Ecorestoration of Pond 2024 14,82,000 13 BMC in each districts
2 Conservation of Inland aquatic biodiversity and Establishment of breeding centres for prospective fish species at selected centres of upper reaches of Kerala as a hybrid mechanism for generating income for native people and fish conservation 2024-25 40 Lakhs KUFOS / AQB&f
3 Comprehensive Mapping and Impact Assessment of Invasive Species along the Coastline of Kerala 2025-26 47 Lakhs KUFOS / CMFRI
4 Capacity Building for Implementation of The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act 2023 2026 10 Lakhs KSBB
5 KSBB Biodiversity Fellowships 2026 42 Lakhs KSBB
6 Collection, conservation and characterization of underutilized edible vegetable crops of Kerala 2024-25 11,14,000 Dr. M. Sangeeta Kutty, Dept. of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, KAU, Vellanikkara
7 Identification, data base creation, nutritional profiling and assessment of value addition potential of underutilized leafy vegetables of Kerala 2024-25 11,22,000 Dr. Anupama T.V, Asst. Prof. (Horticulture), Dept. of Post Harvest Technology, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara
8 Identification, creation of database, propagation, conservation and value addition of wild and underutilized edible flower varieties of Kerala under the scheme Biodiversity conservation 2022-23 2024-25 9,59,000 Dr. Sreelatha U (Former PI) / Present PI Dr. Sheron Fernandez, Prof. (Horticulture), Dept. of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara
9 Survey, collection, characterization, database creation, and conservation of underutilized legumes in Central Kerala 2024-25 7,78,000 Dr. Asish I. Edakkalathur, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics, College of Agriculture, KAU, Thrissur
10 Documentation of Wild and Underutilized edible varieties of leafy vegetables, tubers, fruits and pulses used by Tribes of Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palghat and Malappuram Districts of Kerala and Nutritional profiling, and value addition of Selected species 2024-25 8,00,000 Dr. Anisha S, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Botany, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam
11 Collection and conservation of local cultivars, wild and underutilized edible varieties of fruits of Northern Kerala for creation of fruit museum 2024-25 7,55,000 Dr. Bindhu B, Asst. Prof. (Horticulture), Farming System Research Station, KAU, Sadanandapuram
12 Collection and database creation of important named landraces of tuber crops from Southern districts of Kerala 2024-25 8,00,000 Dr. Asha K.I, Principal Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Tvpm
13 Collection, conservation, propagation and database indexing of wild and underutilized edible leafy vegetables, tubers and pulses in northern Kerala 2024-25 7,78,000 Dr. Rose Mary Francis, Prof. (Plant Breeding and Genetics), Agricultural Research Station, KAU, Mannuthy, Thrissur
14 Database on anti-viral plants with emphasize on nutraceuticals in silico validation of photochemicals and formulation of a herbal products 2024-25 8,87,000 Dr. Sreekumar S, Principal Scientist & Scientist-in-charge, Saraswathy Thangavelu Extension Centre, KSCSTE-JNTBGRI, Puthenthope, Tvpm
15 Identification, creation of database, propagation, conservation, and value addition of wild and underutilized edible varieties of millets in Kerala 2024-25 8,55,000 Dr. Poornima Yadav, Asst. Prof. (Agronomy), Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station, KAU, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha
16 Identification and database development of dye-yielding plants in Kerala with emphasis on natural food colorants 2024-25 9,10,000 Dr. Deepu Sivadas, Scientist B, Forest Ecology Department, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
17 Identification, creation of database and value addition of wild and underutilized edible varieties of leafy vegetables, tubers, fruits and pulses by the tribes of Trivandrum, Kollam and Alappuzha districts 2024-25 9,75,000 Dr. N.M. Krishnakumar, Scientist B, Dept. of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kochi
18 Identification, documentation, propagation, conservation and value addition of wild edible tubers of Kerala part of South Western Ghats 2024-25 9,10,000 Dr. Jose Mathew, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha
19 Documentation, nutritional evaluation and value addition of underutilized banana varieties from Kerala 2024-25 8,36,000 Dr. Resmi L, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut
20 Documentation, database and conservation of edible mushroom resources of Kerala 2024-25 8,81,000 Dr. C.K. Pradeep, Principal Scientist & Head, Microbiology Division, JNTBGRI, Palode
21 Seaweed as a completely sustainable future food for Kerala 2024-25 9,43,000 Dr. Shyam Kumar S, Asst. Prof., PG and Research Dept. of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
22 Survey, collection, identification, creation of database, value addition and nutritive evaluation of wild and underutilized edible fruits of Southern Kerala 2024-25 7,55,040 Dr. Nazarudeen Ahammed, Senior Scientist, Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Science Division, JNTBGRI, Palode
23 Prospects of Neglected and Underutilized and Cultivated Tubers in Attaining Nutrition and Livelihood Security 2024-25 9,17,070 Dr. Shakeela V, Director, Community Agrobiodiversity Centre, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Puthurvayal, Kalpetta, Wayanad
24 Establishment of Model Ethnobotanical Garden at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta 2024-25 2,00,000 Dr. Thomas V.P, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Botany, Catholicate College, Basil Hills, Pathanamthitta
25 Establishment of a Model Ethnobotanical Garden 2024-25 2,00,000 Dr. Ratheesh Narayanan M.K, Asst. Prof., PG Dept. of Botany, Payyannur College, Edat, Kannur
26 Establishment of a Model-Ethnobotanical Garden 2024-25 2,00,000 Dr. Abdussalam A.K, Asst. Prof., Dept. of PG Studies & Research in Botany, Sir Syed College, Karimbam, Taliparamba, Kannur
27 Establishment of a Model Ethno-Botanic Garden in Maharaja’s College Campus 2024-25 1,25,000 Dr. Ajithkumar T.G, Asst. Prof. of Botany & Nature Club Coordinator, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
28 Ecological Impact and value addition of assessment of invasive Nymphaea species in the wetlands of Kerala 2024-25 11,04,000 Dr. K.B. Rameshkumar, Principal Scientist, JNTBGRI
29 Studies on diversity, distribution and ecological impact of Nymphaea species in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam districts 2024-25 10,54,000 Dr. Jose Mathew, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha
30 Ecological Impact and value addition of assessment of invasive Nymphaea species in the wetlands of Kerala 2024-25 11,04,000 Dr. E.A. Siril, Prof. and Head, Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom
31 Ecological Impact and value addition of assessment of invasive Nymphaea species in the wetlands of Kerala 2024-25 9,00,000 Dr. Midhun Dominic C.D, Asst. Prof. and Dean of Research, Dept. of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi
32 Ecological Restoration and Agro-Biodiversity Conservation of the Vellayani Lake Ecosystem 2024-25 125 Lakhs Dr. Beena R, Associate Professor, Dept. of Plant Physiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani
33 Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) and Global Ecosystem Typology Characterisation of Unique Ecosystems of Southern Kerala 2025-26 15,00,000 Dr. Amitha Bachan K.H, Asst. Prof. and Research Guide, Research & PG Dept. of Botany, MES Asmabi College, Thrissur
34 Comprehensive Red List Assessment of Ecosystems in Kerala: A Strategic Framework for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development 2025-26 15,00,000 Dr. Deepu Sivadas, Scientist B, KFRI, Peechi
35 Preparing the City Biodiversity Index (CBI) for Thiruvananthapuram with an Integrated Urban Nature Index (UNI) Framework 2025-26 10,00,000 Dr. Deepu Sivadas, Scientist-B, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi
36 Development of an Access and Fair and Equitable Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Model through the Bioprospecting of Ethnobotanical Knowledge among Fisherfolk Communities in Kannur and Kasaragod Districts 2025-26 25 Lakh (3 years) Dr. Shyam Kumar S., Government Women’s College, Thiruvananthapuram
37 Validation of Triphala-based Ayurvedic Rasayana for Post-Treatment Rehabilitation in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients and Development of an ABS Model 2025-26 50 Lakh (3 years) Dr. Satheesan B., Director, Malabar Cancer Centre (MCC)
38 Biodiversity Assessment of Artificial Reefs Compared with Natural Reefs, Accidental Reefs and Barren Seabeds 2025-26 To be confirmed Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
39 Monitoring of Damaged Marine Ecosystems through the Identification and Removal of Ghost Fishing Nets in Selected Potential Fishing Zones along the Thiruvananthapuram Coast 2024-25 10 Lakh CMFRI
40 Establishment of High-Density Forests with Threatened Tree Species in Selected Government Institutions 2024 2,50,250 (Central Prison, Kannur); 2,62,600 (KEPA, Thrissur) KEPA, Thrissur; Central Prison and Correctional Home, Kannur
41 Establishment of Ex Situ Conservatories in Selected Institutions 2024 27 Lakh (3 Lakh per institution x 9) 9 selected institutions
42 Development of Propagation Methods for Riparian Plants 2023-24 12 Lakh per institution (2.25×5) MES Asmabi College, Thrissur; Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute of Plant Sciences, Kozhikode; MSSRF-CABC, Wayanad; Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad; University of Kerala, Kariavattom
43 Benefit Sharing Disbursal (NBA to KSBB) – Aggregate FY 2021-22 (with later addition) Total released: 80,11,470 Various BMCs