National Tiger Conservation Authority

This statuary body has been constituted under section 38L (1) of wildlife protection act 1972. Section 38 L (2) of this act said that the chairperson of this statutory body is the minister in charge of the environment and forest, minister in charge of state forest and environment (Vice-chairman) and three members of parliament. Authority of this statutory body lies in section 38 O (1) of “Wildlife Protection Act 1972”. Other than this, a function of this statutory body is conducted under guidance of vice-chairperson, chairperson and member. Currently, the chairperson of this body is “Shri Bhupender Yadav”. As Shri Bhupender Yadav is a cabinet minister of environment and forest and climate change and according to section 38 L (2) of this wildlife, protection Act says that the chairperson of this statutory body need to be a minister in charge of environment and forest, thus, he is the chairperson of the body. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey is vice chairperson of this body as per the section of 38 L (2). 

Project under national Tiger Conservation Authority

Project tiger is an initiative that was adopted by the government of India in the year 1973. In the year of formation of this project, tiger country had 9 tiger reserves which show positive increases in the number of tigers 51% in 18 of tiger range states in India. Other than this, tiger reserves are constituted on two main strategies such as core or buffer. In core strategy, those areas are covered which have a legal status of wildlife sanctuary and national parks. However, buffer areas are those areas that are a mixture of forest and non-forest land and these are managers for multiple uses. Moreover, this project is sponsored by the central government of India. In the current year, India has 51 tiger reserves in total in which “Srivilliputhur Megamalai” is the most recent tiger reserve of India. 

On analysis of tiger conservation plan, it has been noted that as per section 38 v (3) of “Wildlife Protection Act 1972” state needs to prepare a tiger conservation plan as well as staff deployment and development through which proper management of those areas can be ensured. On analysis of the tiger conservation plan, it has been noted that according to this statutory body protection of tiger reserve and producing specific habitats for tiger reserve is essential for maintaining a viable number of tigers and their population. The use of ecological compatible areas in tiger rescue through an increase in the number of tigers can be possible. 

National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines

In order to increase the population of tigers, this authority provides necessary guidelines which guide states and UT to effectively manage project tigers. Recognition of “critical tiger habitats ‘ (CTH) “critical wildlife habitats (CWH)” is also necessary for better conservation of tigers Amendment in 2006 in WPA 1972 prescribed that voluntary relocation of people on mutual agreement of terms and conditions is necessary for creating inviolate areas of tiger conservation. Other than this, this institution prudently provides necessary guidance about effective conservation and management practices of wildlife sanctuaries through which a viable population of tigers can be maintained. Constituting special tiger reserve forces is another guide that is provided to not all wildlife sanctuaries of India. Better management and procuring better habitats can be possible. 

Work of National Tiger Conservation Authority

On analysis of work of the national tiger conservation authority, it has been noted that this statutory body is focused on the use of latest technology and use of tools through which effective monitoring of tigers can be possible. As the government launched the project tiger to boost the number of tigers in the country and produce a better ecological environment for their habitats. Main function of this authority is to monitor tigers, predators and their habitats. As survival of the tiger depends on management and conservation thus, it is necessary for management to use effective efforts through which better conservation can be ensured. This statutory body primarily focused on better conservation and management practices to protect wildlife in an effective way. Another major function of this body is to picture technical support to various tiger reserves through which project tiger can be effectively implemented. Financial support to tiger reserves is another function of these institutes through which it provides financial aid for better conservation and management practices in wildlife sanctuaries. Project tiger was launched in 1973 to increase the population of tigers in this country. Thus, providing funds to various tiger reserves increases its effective conservation of wildlife animals. Funding pattern of this sanctuary is 90:10 in which 90% of funds have been contributed by the central government and 10% of total value is contributed by states. 

Conclusion

 Based on the whole study it can be concluded that the main function of the “National Tiger Reserve Conservation Authority” is to maintain a viable population of tigers in India. In order to achieve this target, this statutory body operates various functions such as funding to state wildlife sanctuaries, preceding technical support. This body also assists in enhancing management and conservation practices to provide better habitats.