{"id":67241,"date":"2025-10-07T16:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=67241"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:20:32","slug":"wildlife-conservation-projects-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wildlife-conservation-projects-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife Conservation Projects in India, List, Challenges, Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

India, home to nearly 8% of global biodiversity, harbors over 103,258 animals (Zoological Survey of India, 2022) and 55,000 plant species (Botanical Survey of India. 2022). Rapid industrialization, deforestation, and poaching have endangered many species. To protect its ecological heritage, India launched various wildlife conservation projects under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. These projects aim to preserve critical habitats, ensure species survival, and maintain balance between human activity and biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wildlife Conservation Projects in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

Wildlife conservation projects in India focus on saving endangered species, restoring their natural habitats, and fostering human-wildlife coexistence. These projects are implemented by central and state agencies such as the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Project Elephant Division. As per the WWF Living Planet Report (2022), wildlife populations have globally declined by 69% since 1970, highlighting the urgent need for focused conservation efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Wildlife Conservation Projects in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

India has launched several species-specific projects to protect its rich biodiversity and maintain ecological balance. These initiatives involve scientific monitoring, habitat restoration, and community participation. The following are the major wildlife conservation projects in India implemented by the MoEFCC and related authorities:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Project Tiger<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Project Elephant<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Project Lion<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Project Snow Leopard<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Project Cheetah<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Project Hangul<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Project Crocodile<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Project Great Indian Bustard<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Indian Rhino Vision 2020<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Project Dolphin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Project Tiger<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Launched in 1973 at Jim Corbett National Park<\/strong><\/a>, this project safeguards tigers and their habitats using a core-buffer strategy. It is managed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) under MoEFCC.<\/span><\/p>\n