National Board for Wildlife
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body responsible for wildlife policy and conservation in India. Established in 2003 under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it evolved from the Indian Board for Wildlife (1952). The NBWL comprises 47 members, including the Prime Minister as chairperson. Recently, it met in Gir National Park, Gujarat, to review conservation programs and announce new initiatives for gharials and the Great Indian Bustard. Controversies surround its approval of projects in sensitive habitats. Its 2014 reconstitution reduced non-governmental representation, raising concerns about its conservation focus.
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