{"id":32742,"date":"2024-03-06T15:39:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=32742"},"modified":"2024-03-06T15:39:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:39:54","slug":"wildlife-protection-act-of-1972-delineation-of-powers-central-zoo-authority-nbwl-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wildlife-protection-act-of-1972-delineation-of-powers-central-zoo-authority-nbwl-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"WildLife (Protection) Act of 1972 – Delineation of Powers, Central Zoo Authority, NBWL – UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 stands as a landmark legislation in India, aimed at safeguarding the diverse flora and fauna of the nation. Enacted to provide stringent protection to wildlife and their habitats, the act emerged amidst growing concerns over the rapid depletion of India’s rich biodiversity due to human activities like habitat destruction, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade. This comprehensive law not only prohibits hunting and exploitation of endangered species but also establishes protected areas and outlines measures for their conservation and management. With its robust framework and provisions, the Wildlife Protection Act has played a pivotal role in preserving India’s natural heritage and fostering efforts towards sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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