What is the role of the National Tiger Conservation Authority?
What is the role of the National Tiger Conservation Authority?
The objectives of NTCA are: Providing statutory authority to Project Tiger so that compliance of its directives become legal. Fostering accountability of Center-State in management of Tiger Reserves, by providing a basis for MoU with States within our federal structure. Providing for an oversight by Parliament.
How do M-STrIPES work?
The M-STrIPES, the application used by forest guards, is GPS-enabled and helps to capture data relating to tiger sightings, deaths, wildlife crime and ecological observations while patrolling. “Data entry errors, if any, were communicated back to the respective forest divisions for rectification.
WHO launched M-STrIPES?
National Tiger Conservation Authority
M-STrIPES, short for Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status is a software-based monitoring system launched across Indian tiger reserves by the Indian government’s National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in 2010.
Who heads National Tiger Conservation Authority?
The Minister for Environment & Forests
Ans. The Minister for Environment & Forests is the current Chairperson of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
How tiger reserves help protect tigers?
Tigers feed on mammalian herbivores such as chinkara, chital and sambar in this reserve area, thus keeping their population in check and helping to preserve the forests. Tiger habitats also provide critical ecosystem services such as flood control and hydrological services/securing watersheds.
When was National Tiger Conservation Authority formed?
December 2005
National Tiger Conservation Authority/Founded
What is GTIC?
Over the years, the initiative has institutionalised itself as a separate entity in the form of the Global Tiger Initiative Council (GTIC), with its two arms –the Global Tiger Forum and the Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program.
Which state has more tiger reserves in India?
Madhya pradesh
Madhya pradesh has the highest number of tigers(526) in the age group of 1.5 years with more than 408 big cats. Other states with significant populations included Uttarakhand (442), Karnataka (524), Tamil Nadu (229), Maharashtra (190), Assam (167), Kerala (136) and Uttar Pradesh (117).
When was Project Tiger launched?
1st April 1973
The Govt. of India had launched “Project Tiger” on 1st April 1973 to promote conservation of the tiger. Project Tiger has been the largest species conservation initiative of its kind in the world.
WHO releases Tiger status report?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the detailed report of the 4th All India Tiger Estimation on the occasion of Global Tiger Day on 28th July 2020.
Who can declare Tiger reserve in India?
Tiger Reserves are declared by National Tiger Conservation Authority via Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 under centrally sponsored scheme called Project Tiger. To declare an area as Tiger Reserve, the state governments can forward their proposals in this regard to NTCA.
What are the different ways for conservation of tigers?
Key strategies:
- Protect tigers and their habitat.
- Build capacity in range states.
- Reduce human-tiger conflict.
- Conduct scientific research on tigers to help inform conservation strategies.
- Promote tiger-friendly policies.
- Monitor tiger numbers, population trends, and threats to tigers and their habitats.
Who is the member of National Tiger Conservation Authority?
Inspector-General of Forests or an officer of the equivalent rank having at least ten years experience in a tiger reserve or wildlife management, who shall be the Member-Secretary, to be notified by the Central Government, in the Official Gazette. Appointment of Member in the NTCA vide notification dated 15.01.2020.
How is NTCA helping Tiger recovery in India?
NTCA has undertaken a number of milestone initiatives that have put the tiger on path of assured recovery in India. Science based monitoring of tigers, other wildlife and their habitat is at the core of our conservation efforts.
Which is the best way to protect tigers in India?
India is actively pursuing the tiger conservation agenda with other Tiger Range Countries (TRCs) at international level through bilateral agreements, capacity building and co-operation initiatives. For protecting tigers in landscapes vulnerable for poaching, the NTCA has constituted Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) in selected tiger reserves.
Which is the only country to reintroduce tigers from the wild?
India has the unique distinction of reintroducing tigers from the wild in Sariska and Panna Tiger Reserves. India is actively pursuing the tiger conservation agenda with other Tiger Range Countries (TRCs) at international level through bilateral agreements, capacity building and co-operation initiatives.