Geography of India Current Affairs Analysis
The Government of India is drafting a National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics.
About National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP)
iThe Central Zoo Authority (CZA) initiated this program to enhance wildlife health and manage zoonotic diseases.
iiThis initiative is a key component of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31) and follows the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.
Key Institutions & Initiatives Under NWHP
iNational Referral Centre for Wildlife (NRC-W): It was recently inaugurated in Junagadh, Gujarat, and will serve as a key hub for wildlife health management.
iiFunctions as India’s first wildlife disease diagnostic and research centre.
iiiInvestigate wildlife mortalities, outbreaks, and facilitates disease treatment.
ivNational Wildlife Health Information System: Proposed under NWHP to
Statutory body under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
iEstablished in 1992 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
iiIt aims to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts and maintain animal health in zoological parks.
National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31):
iOutlines 103 conservation actions and 250 projects
iiIncludes standard protocols for disease surveillance in tiger reserves and protected areas.
iiiWildlife Protection Act, 1972: Provides legal backing for wildlife disease monitoring and control
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