1. To define clearly the area of overlap and explicit differences in the BD Act, Seed Act and the Plant Variety Protection and Favors Rights Act. To prepare a guidelines on how BD Act can be interpreted in relation to the above mentioned and other similar acts.
   

2. To define clearly where BD Act stands with reference to the Patents Act and the Geographical Indications Act.
   

3. To prepare a list of issues that needs immediate attention such as Crop/livestock/Fisheries/land races/ wild relatives.
   

4. To prepare guidelines for origin of domesticated diversity as biological heritage sites.
   

5. To prepare guidelines for presenting land races for protecting the farmers interests.
   

6. To prepare documentation of on Agro biodiversity issues.
   

7. Total period of completion of the guidelines is 90 days unless extended by the Authority.

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