Indian Women Wake Up
Nature has always helped mankind flourish. But it is not just what immense bounties nature has given to us. It is what we as a human beings give back in return. An important question to ask ourselves is, are we concerned about nature. Does saving the wildlife and taking necessary actions for those on the brink of extinction mean something to us? If it does, then come and join hands with Indian wildlife organisations to help save mother earth. The nature projects and programmes started by the Indian government like the Project Tiger, Nature Camps and Jungle Lodges have been started to promote wildlife awareness among the common man. The projects besides preserving our natural heritage also encourage eco-tourism.
Significance of Wildlife Conservation
The wild creatures are a nature's gifts which help embellish the natural beauty by their unique ways of existence. But due to growing deforestation and negligence, there is a threat to the wildlife and it will require special attention to save the world from loosing its green heritage. Some of the government initiatives carried out to preserve this natural heritage include Project Tiger, one of the most successful efforts in preserving and protecting the Tiger population. Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only existing habitat for the nearly extinct Asiatic Lions in India. The Kaziranga Sanctuary in Assam is a prime example of an effort to save the endangered Rhinoceros. Likewise, Periyar in Kerala is doing appreciable work to preserve the wild Elephants while Dachigam National Park is fast at work to save the Hangul or Kashmiri Stag.
Project Tiger
At the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) General Assembly meeting in Delhi in 1969, serious concern was voiced about the threat to several species of wildlife and the shrinkage of wilderness in the India. In 1970, a national ban on tiger hunting was imposed and in 1972 the Wildlife Protection Act came into force. The
Significance of Wildlife Conservation
The wild creatures are a nature's gifts which help embellish the natural beauty by their unique ways of existence. But due to growing deforestation and negligence, there is a threat to the wildlife and it will require special attention to save the world from loosing its green heritage. Some of the government initiatives carried out to preserve this natural heritage include Project Tiger, one of the most successful efforts in preserving and protecting the Tiger population. Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only existing habitat for the nearly extinct Asiatic Lions in India. The Kaziranga Sanctuary in Assam is a prime example of an effort to save the endangered Rhinoceros. Likewise, Periyar in Kerala is doing appreciable work to preserve the wild Elephants while Dachigam National Park is fast at work to save the Hangul or Kashmiri Stag.
Project Tiger
At the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) General Assembly meeting in Delhi in 1969, serious concern was voiced about the threat to several species of wildlife and the shrinkage of wilderness in the India. In 1970, a national ban on tiger hunting was imposed and in 1972 the Wildlife Protection Act came into force. The