The National Wildlife Action Plan was launched in 2017 and it focuses on preservation of genetic diversity and sustainable development. It is a 3rd Action Plan which is drafted by a 12-member committee headed by JC Kala, former secretary of MoEFCC.
The plan contains detailed recommendations to be practiced in the protected areas and has five components, 17 themes, 103 conservation actions and 250 projects. The five components are –
Strengthening and promoting the integrated management of wildlife and their habitats;
Adaptation to climate change and promoting integrated sustainable management of aquatic biodiversity in India;
Promoting eco-tourism, nature education and participatory management;
Strengthening wildlife research and monitoring of development of human resources in wildlife conservation and
Enabling policies and resources for conservation of wildlife in India.
The Plan would help to mainstream wildlife conservation in development planning processes.
