Question

Mention few points on National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has been constituted under section 38 L (1) of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Further, as per the section 38 L, sub section 2 of the said Act, the authority consists of the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment and Forests ( as Chairperson), the Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (as Vice-Chairperson), three members of Parliament, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests and other members.

The authority derives its power from section 38 O (1) of WLPA, 1972 and functions under the guidance of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and members.

Answer 2

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) :-

• It is statutory body constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006.

• It was recommended by Tiger Task Force.

• It is responsible for all the measures and actions taken under the project tiger for the conservation of the tiger.

• Minister for Environment and Forests is its chairperson andMinister of State for Environment and Forests is the vice-chair person.

• The NTCA / Project Tiger also conducts the country level assessment of the status of tiger, co-predators, prey and habitat once in every four years. It is done using the refined methodolgy, as approved by the Tiger Task Force.