In which year was the Indian ‘Wildlife (Protection) Act’ implemented?
1972
The correct answer is 1972.
The Act provides for the establishment of statutory bodies like the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and the Central Zoo Authority. Amendments have been made over the years to strengthen the Act, such as incorporating provisions related to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Conservation initiatives like Project Tiger, Project Elephant, etc., operate within the framework provided by this Act. Understanding the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, is essential for anyone studying environmental law, conservation, or Indian history.
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