In 1995 the Central Government established the National Environment Tribunal through the National Environment Tribunal Act 1995 to provide for strict liability for damage arsing out of accidents caused from the handling of hazardous substances.
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Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
The Government enacted Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wildlife of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent. The Ministry has proposed further amendments in the law by introducing more rigid measures to strengthen the...
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Information about Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam
Get information about Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. Get details about forest types, major flora and fauna, main and endangered species, etc. in the reserve. Information on various special projects is also provided. New initiatives, eco-development, protection squads and patrolling, etc. are given. Get details about poaching of fauna and flora, poaching of wildlife, etc.
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Information on Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Get information on Sunderbans Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. Details related to conservation are provided. Information on census is available. Details related to archaeology and forest management are provided. Information on special projects and constraints are available. Details related to Conservation History are provided. Information on Forest Types is available. Details related to main species of flaura and fauna are provided.
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Write to Ministry of Environment and Forests
Users can write to send their suggestions or comments to the Ministry of Environment and Forests. One can fill up this online form with information such as a name, subject category, email id, feedback to send it to the ministry.