Write a note on wild life protection act?

The wildlife (Protection) Act governs wildlife conservation and protection of endangered species. The Act prohibits trade in rare and endangered species.

The wildlife Act is adopted by all states except Jammu and Kashmir, which has its own Act the centre provides financial assistance to states for:

(i) Strengthening management and protection of infrastructure of national parks and sanctuaries;

(ii) Protection of wildlife and control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife products;

(iii) Captive breeding programmes for endangered species of wildlife,

(iv) Wildlife education and interpretation; and

(v) Development of selected zoos.