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Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Act of the Parliament of India

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The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks. Among other reforms, the Act established scheduled protected plant and hunting certain animal species or harvesting these species was largely outlawed. The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters connected or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India.

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How Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 connects to the ideas, people and events around it.

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

    administered by

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the Indian government ministry responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing environmental and forestry policies. It administers the implementation of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

  2. Project Tiger

    supports

    Project Tiger is a wildlife conservation program launched in 1973 to protect the Bengal tiger and its habitat in India. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the legal framework for establishing tiger reserves under this project.

  3. Environmental policy of India

    established under

    The National Board for Wildlife is an advisory body constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to oversee wildlife conservation measures. It advises the central government on policy, protected area designation, and enforcement strategies.

  4. Protected areas of India

    covers

    Protected areas of India include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves designated to conserve biodiversity. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 defines the legal basis for declaring and managing these areas.

  5. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

    enforced by

    The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is an agency created in 2007 to combat wildlife trafficking and enforce the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. It coordinates investigations, intelligence, and training across Indian law enforcement agencies.

  6. Wildlife of India

    protects

    India's biodiversity encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, species, and genetic resources, ranking among the world's megadiverse countries. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 aims to safeguard this biodiversity through species protection and habitat conservation.

  7. Indira Gandhi

    created by

    Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India who oversaw the passage of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Her government emphasized environmental legislation as part of national development policies.

  8. Constitution of India (Article 48A)

    mandated by

    Article 48A of the Constitution of India directs the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was enacted to fulfill this constitutional mandate.

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What is Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks. Among other reforms, the Act established scheduled protected plant and hunting certain animal species or harvesting these species was largely outlawed.

What are the key concepts related to Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

The main concepts connected to Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 include Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Project Tiger, Environmental policy of India, Protected areas of India, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, Wildlife of India, Indira Gandhi, Constitution of India (Article 48A). Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972?

Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is part of Environment & Ecology, which appears in the syllabus of UPSC CSE, UPSC CAPF, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC GD and 43 more exams.