Measures for Protection and Conservation of Wild Animals
The
Ministry of Environment & Forests has taken several measures for
protection and conservation of wild animals including peacock in the
country. Which are as follows:
i. Legal protection has been provided to wild animals including peacock
against hunting and commercial exploitation under the provisions of the
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. According to the conservation and
threat status, wild animals are placed in different schedules of the
Act. peacocks are included in Schedule I of the Act, which affords it
the highest degree of protection under the Act.
ii. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, provides for punishment of
offences for violation of its provisions. The Act also provides for
forfeiture of any equipment, vehicle or weapon that is used for
committing wildlife offence(s).
iii. Protected Areas, viz., National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation
Reserves and Community Reserves covering important wildlife habitats
have been created all over the country under the provisions of the Wild
Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to conserve wild animals and their habitats.
Five PAs are especially dedicated for the conservation of peacocks.
iv. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been set up to strengthen the
enforcement of law for control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife
and its products.
v. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been empowered under
the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 to apprehend and prosecute wildlife
offenders.
vi. The State/Union Territory Governments have been requested to
strengthen the field formations and intensify patrolling in and around
the Protected Areas.
vii. Strict vigil is maintained by the officials of State Departments of Forests and Wildlife.
RM/RS
(Release ID :96166)
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