What is the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972?
The Wild Life Protection Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1972 to protect diverse plant and animal species. Prior to 1972, there were just five officially recognized national parks in India.
Other modifications enacted by the Act include the scheduling of protected plant species and the broad ban on hunting and harvesting of certain animal species.
The Act covers topics related to, incidental to, or pertinent to the preservation of wild animals, birds, and plants. It includes the whole of India.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in 1972. It establishes a legislative framework for the protection of different wild animal and plant species as well as for the management of their habitats and control of the trading of wild animals, and plants.
It also regulates and controls the trade in those species’ components and in commodities made from those parts. The act also includes lists of plants and animals that are subject to various levels of governmental protection and regulation.
In this article, we will be covering The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. its History, Acts schedule, and many more.
Table of Content
- What is the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972?
- History of Wildlife Protection Legislation in India
- Salient Features of Wildlife Protection Act
- Protected Areas under the Wildlife Protection Act
- The Wildlife Protection Act’s Schedules
- Wildlife Protection Amendment Act 1972
- FAQs on Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
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