what are the measures taken by the government to protect and conserve the rich diversity
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Along with above specified conservation projects of the wild animals, GOI has also initiated few schemes that are worked upon to protect the biodiversity and minimize the mortality of critically endangered, endangered and threatened animals. Here are few important steps that Government of India has taken for the wildlife protection:
In the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, GOI created Protected Areas like National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves for the wildlife and imposed punishments on those indulged in illegal act of hunting.
Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2010 have been drafted to protect of wetlands in India. The Central Government has also initiated the scheme, National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-System that lends assistance to the states for the sound management of all wetlands.
In order to curb the illegal trade of wildlife and that of endangered species, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been established.
Special organizations like Wildlife Institute of India, Bombay Natural History society and Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History are formed to conduct research on conservation of wildlife.
To check the dwindling population of Gyps vulture in India, Government of India has banned the veterinary use of diclofenac drug.
For restocking of the endangered species, the Central Government first initiated Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Scheme and later modified it by including a new component, Recovery of Endangered Species which included animals like Hangul/stag deer in Jammu & Kashmir, Vultures in Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat, Snow Leopard in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh, Swiftlet in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Nadu, Sangai Deer in Manipur. Financial and technical assistance is also extended to the state government to provide better means of protection and conservation for the specified species.
The State Governments have been asked to strengthen the field formations and increase patrolling in and around the Protected Areas.
GOI intensified anti-poaching activities and initiated special patrolling strategy for monsoon season. Also, deployment of anti-poaching squad.
In order to strengthen tiger conservation, National Tiger Conservation Authority is constituted by Government of India.
A Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) has also been constituted and is deployed in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Odisha.
E-Surveillance has been started in Kaziranga National Park in Assam and borders of Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
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Important Environment and Biodiversity Acts Passed by Indian Government
Fisheries Act 1897.
Indian Forests Act 1927.
Mining And Mineral Development Regulation Act 1957.
Prevention of Cruelty To Animals 1960.
Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.
Forest Conservation Act 1980.