Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- Provisions and Drawbacks: A number of steps have been taken by Indian government for the welfare and protection of wildlife. In 1952, the government of India constituted an advisory board, the Indian Board for Wildlife in 1952 to look after the country’s wildlife. Later it was named the Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL). Since 1955, Wildlife week is observed every year to educate the people about the importance of wildlife and the need to protect it. In 1972, the Wildlife Protection Act was enacted. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: The Act, a landmark in the history of … Continue reading Protection Of Wildlife / Wildlife Protection Act, 1972