Wildlife Crime Control Bureau Flashcards
1
Q
What is Wildlife Crime Control Bureau ?
A
It is a statuatory body under MoEFCC established to combat wildlife crime in the country
2
Q
Which Act mandates its functions ?
A
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
3
Q
Which award did WCCB recently receive ?
A
UN’s Environment award
4
Q
What are the functions of WCCB ?
A
1) To collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities
2) To disseminate the same to state and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend criminals
3) To establish a centralised wildlife crime data bank
4) Coordinate actions by various agencies in connection with enforcement of provisions of the Act
