Wildlife Institute of India

WHY IN NEWS?

Leopard population has declined 75-90 per cent in India, according to a study conducted by scientists from the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS India) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).

ABOUT WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA (WII)

• The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate change, Government of India.
• Wildlife Institute of India (WII) was set up at Dehradun in 1982 with a mandate to train government and non-government personnel, carry out research, and advise on matters of conservation and management of wildlife resources.
• The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity related issues.
• Aims & Objectives
  • Build up scientific knowledge on wildlife resources.
  • Train personnel at various levels for conservation and management of wildlife.
  • Carry out research relevant to management including the development of techniques appropriate to Indian conditions.
  • Provide information and advice on specific wildlife management problems.
  • Collaborate with international organizations on wildlife research, management and training.
  • Develop as a regional centre of international importance on wildlife and natural resource conservation

Prelims Question

Q. Regarding the Wildlife Institute of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. WII is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
2. It trains personnel at various levels for conservation and management of wildlife
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question