What is the Indian Wildlife Protection Act?

Instructions:

1. Why it was started
2. What preventions does the programme include

Answer: In the light of the rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry, the Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in 1972, with various provisions for protecting forests and wildlife species.

The programme is aimed at protecting endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting poaching, hunting and illegal trade in wildlife. Under this act, the central and state governments have established national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to protect forests and wildlife and also announced several animal projects for threatened species to regain their population.