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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: NTCA
Why in the News?
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the apex body responsible for tiger conservation, recently issued directives urging 19 States to prioritize the relocation of villagers residing in core tiger zones.
NTCA’s Directive:
- According to the NTCA, 591 villages, comprising 64,801 families, reside in the core tiger zone, posing a significant concern for tiger conservation.
- The core zone refers to the part of a tiger reserve where human activities such as hunting and forest produce collection are PROHIBITED, and tribals CANNOT reside.
- Outside the core zone is the buffer zone, where certain activities are allowed but regulated.
About National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):
| Details | |
| Constitution | Statutory body under MoEFCC, constituted under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. |
| Chairmanship | Chaired by the Minister for Environment and Forests. |
| Structure | • 8 experts in wildlife conservation and tribal welfare. • 3 MPs. • Inspector General of Forests as ex-officio Member Secretary. |
| Objectives | • Provide statutory authority to Project Tiger. • Enhance Centre-State accountability in managing Tiger Reserves. • Provide parliamentary oversight. • Address livelihood concerns of local communities. |
| Powers and Functions | • Approve state-prepared tiger conservation plans. • Prevent unsustainable land use in Tiger Reserves. • Set standards for tourism and tiger conservation guidelines. • Conduct tiger censuses (via M-STrIPES app). • Support biodiversity conservation through eco-development and people’s participation. |
| Key Initiative | • Project Tiger, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for in-situ conservation of tigers, launched on April 1, 1973. |
PYQ:[2014] Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d)1, 2 and 3 |
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