Wildlife Institute Of India : In News
Experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have claimed that the controversial ‘Project Cheetah’ in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has proven to be a successful endeavour by the Centre.
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII) s an autonomous institution established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, for nurturing the growth of wildlife science in the country.
- It is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- It shares the boundaries with the famous Rajaji National Park.
- It is an internationally acclaimed institution, which offers training programs, academic courses, and advisory in wildlife research and management.
- It is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity-related issues.
- Objectives:
- Build up scientific knowledge of wildlife resources.\
- Train personnel at various levels for conservation and management of wildlife.
- Carry out research relevant to management including the development of techniques appropriate to Indian conditions.
- Provide information and advice on specific wildlife management problems.
- Collaborate with international organizations on wildlife research, management, and training.
- Develop as a regional centre of international importance on wildlife and natural resource conservation.
- The institute carries out research work in the fields of study, which include Biodiversity, policy related to wildlife, Endangered Species, Wildlife management, forensic Wildlife research work, Eco-development, Spatial Modelling, and studies related to changing climatic conditions.
- The board is chaired by the Union Minister and has representatives from the centre and state governments as well as institutions and academia.
