(a) whether lions and tigers are going to be included in the list of animals nearing
extinction;
(b) if so, whether Government has formulated any effective scheme for their growth and
protection of environment; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether lions and tigers are going to be included in the list of animals nearing
extinction;
(b) if so, whether Government has formulated any effective scheme for their growth and
protection of environment; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a) Lions and tigers have been accorded highest statutory protection, considering their
endangered status, and have been placed under the Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act,
1972, since its enactment.
(b) & (c) Central Assistance is provided to States under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes
of “Project Tiger†and “Development of National Parks & Sanctuariesâ€, for protection and
conservation of wild animals including lions and tigers.Other initiatives taken by the
Government of India for conservation of wild animals are given at Annexure-I.