Question : IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN

(a) whether the increasing incidents of man-animal conflicts are causing serious concern among environmentalists and conservationalists in the country;

(b) if so, whether wildlife experts have suggested in a recent workshop in Mumbai for implementation of National Wildlife Action Plan; and

(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto ?

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a)&(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) The Government is committed to implement the National Wild Life Action Plan (2002-2016).