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Schedule Animals of 
Wildlife Protection 
Act, 1972 (WPA)
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Schedule Animals of 
Wildlife Protection 
Act, 1972 (WPA)
Introduction to Wildlife 
Protection Act, 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 represents India's first 
comprehensive framework to protect wildlife across the nation. 
Enacted by the Indian Parliament, this landmark legislation:
Provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants
Regulates hunting and trade of wildlife species
Establishes protected areas and conservation frameworks
Filled critical gaps left by earlier colonial-era laws like the 
Wild Birds Protection Act of 1887.
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Schedule Animals of 
Wildlife Protection 
Act, 1972 (WPA)
Introduction to Wildlife 
Protection Act, 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 represents India's first 
comprehensive framework to protect wildlife across the nation. 
Enacted by the Indian Parliament, this landmark legislation:
Provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants
Regulates hunting and trade of wildlife species
Establishes protected areas and conservation frameworks
Filled critical gaps left by earlier colonial-era laws like the 
Wild Birds Protection Act of 1887.
Why WPA 1972 Matters?
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Schedule Animals of 
Wildlife Protection 
Act, 1972 (WPA)
Introduction to Wildlife 
Protection Act, 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 represents India's first 
comprehensive framework to protect wildlife across the nation. 
Enacted by the Indian Parliament, this landmark legislation:
Provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants
Regulates hunting and trade of wildlife species
Establishes protected areas and conservation frameworks
Filled critical gaps left by earlier colonial-era laws like the 
Wild Birds Protection Act of 1887.
Why WPA 1972 Matters?
Protected Areas under WPA 1972
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Wildlife Sanctuaries
Protected areas where limited human activities are 
permitted. Boundaries can be altered by state authorities 
after legislative approval.
2
National Parks
Strictly protected areas where no human interference is 
allowed except for educational and scientific purposes. 
Boundaries can only be altered by state legislature.
3
Conservation & Community Reserves
Newer categories that encourage local community 
participation in conservation efforts, creating buffer 
zones around protected areas.
4
Tiger Reserves
Special protection for areas with significant tiger 
populations, managed under Project Tiger with both core 
and buffer zones.
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Schedule Animals of 
Wildlife Protection 
Act, 1972 (WPA)
Introduction to Wildlife 
Protection Act, 1972
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 represents India's first 
comprehensive framework to protect wildlife across the nation. 
Enacted by the Indian Parliament, this landmark legislation:
Provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants
Regulates hunting and trade of wildlife species
Establishes protected areas and conservation frameworks
Filled critical gaps left by earlier colonial-era laws like the 
Wild Birds Protection Act of 1887.
Why WPA 1972 Matters?
Protected Areas under WPA 1972
1
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Protected areas where limited human activities are 
permitted. Boundaries can be altered by state authorities 
after legislative approval.
2
National Parks
Strictly protected areas where no human interference is 
allowed except for educational and scientific purposes. 
Boundaries can only be altered by state legislature.
3
Conservation & Community Reserves
Newer categories that encourage local community 
participation in conservation efforts, creating buffer 
zones around protected areas.
4
Tiger Reserves
Special protection for areas with significant tiger 
populations, managed under Project Tiger with both core 
and buffer zones.
Understanding the Six Schedules of WPA
The Wildlife Protection Act classifies animals and plants into six different schedules based on their conservation status and 
protection needs:
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Schedule I: 
Highest protection for endangered 
species
2
Schedule II: 
High protection with strict controls
3
Schedule III & IV: 
Protected but less endangered 
species
4
Schedule V: 
Vermin species that can be hunted
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Schedule VI: 
Protected plants with regulated cultivation