India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
GORKHA RIFLES SEEK IVORY FROM KERALA FOR DISPLAY AT UNIT; FOREST DEPT. REJECTS REQUEST:
Why in the news?
“Gorkha Rifles’ request for ivory display was denied by Kerala Forest Department due to Wildlife (Protection) Act restrictions.”
source:slideserve
About the Request Denied:
- The 4th Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Rifles sought two pairs of
ivory from the Kerala Forest department for display purposes.
- However, the request was rejected citing the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which discourages the display of wildlife trophies, including elephant tusks.
- The department emphasised that issuance and possession of such animal articles cannot be encouraged.
| About The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:
● The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, safeguards wild animals, plants, and their habitats. ● It regulates trade in wildlife products and lists species under different protection categories. ● Enforced in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh post the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
|
