(a) whether there exits any helpline number to control crimes relating to illegal trade and poaching of animals and birds;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to set up a national helpline number and mobile task force for protection of animals and birds; and
(d) if so, the detail thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)
(a), (b) (c) and (d) Ministry of Environment & Forest and Climate Change welcomes the suggestion of Hon’ble Members for setting up national helpline number and mobile task force for protection of animals and birds to control crimes relating to illegal trade and poaching of animals. Ministry would consider this suggestion of Hon’ble Members for better enforcement of wildlife crime.
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