India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for conservation, protection and management of wildlife. The Act regulates hunting of wild animals, provides for declaration of Sanctuaries, National Parks, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves and also for penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act.
The Ministry provides the financial assistance to States and Union Territories under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes, of 'Development of Wildlife Habitats' and 'Project Tiger and Elephant' which aims at conservation and protection of wildlife and improvement of its habitats.
These schemes support activities like removal of invasive species, creation of water holes, g...