Wildlife Conservation in India

Wildlife conservation is the preservation and protection of animals and their habitats.

• The first law for wildlife conservation was passed by the British Indian Government in 1887 called the Wild Birds Protection Act, 1887.
• A second law was enacted in 1912 called the Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act. This was amended in 1935 when the Wild Birds and Animals Protection (Amendment) Act 1935 was passed.
• The enactment of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and formation of the National Wildlife Board under it laid the foundation of present day “wildlife conservation” era in post-independence India.

Constitutional Framework

• Forests and wildlife are included ....