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Pending notifications affect wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh

Source:timesofindia-indiatimes ↗

Why It Matters

Crucial for MPPSC aspirants tracking state-specific environmental governance, forestry issues, and protected area statistics in Madhya Pradesh.

Summary

A report highlights that a vast majority of wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh (24 out of 26) have been pending final notification for decades, creating administrative and legal gaps in wildlife conservation across the state.

Key Points

  • For decades, 24 out of 26 wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh have been awaiting final notification.
  • Despite initial declarations or proposals, final legal notifications under the Wildlife Protection Act have been stalled due to pending procedures, land settlement issues, and administrative bottlenecks.
  • The delay leaves crucial wildlife habitats vulnerable to encroachment, legal loopholes, and lack of dedicated conservation protection frameworks.

Important Terms

Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Key legislation enacted in 1972 providing legal frameworks for the protection of flora and fauna, establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, and regulating hunting and trade of wildlife species across India.

UPSC context

MPPSC Paper III (Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change): Tests statutory frameworks, wildlife acts, and legal mechanisms for conservation.

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National Board for Wildlife

Apex statutory body chaired by the Prime Minister of India, responsible for promoting wildlife conservation, reviewing all wildlife-related matters, and approving projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.

UPSC context

MPPSC Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): Tests governance bodies, policy-making, and regulatory clearance procedures for protected areas.

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Static Concepts Connected

Madhya Pradesh Geography & Environment

What are the legal stages of declaring a Wildlife Sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  • Initial Notification: Section 18 empowers the State Government to declare its intention to constitute any area as a sanctuary.
  • Land Settlement: Collector is appointed to inquire into and settle rights of persons over land within the area (Section 19-25).
  • Final Notification: State Government issues a final notification under Section 26A after settlement of all claims.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Protected Area Notifications vs District Land Settlement

    Delays in Section 26A land settlement procedures highlight coordination hurdles between district administration and the forest department under MP administrative structure.

Expect statement-based MPPSC questions on WPA 1972 procedures, focusing on Section 26A settlement requirements and sanctuary final notifications.

Linked PYQs · 3

Linked PYQs · 3

  • 2023MPPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Which type of forests are not found in Madhya Pradesh ?

  • 2025MPPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    The Government of India passed the Environment (Protection) Act to protect and improve the quality of environment in:

  • 2024MPPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    The south-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from :