Context
The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022, which seeks to strengthen the protection of endangered species and enhance punishment for illegal wildlife trade, has been passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote.
Background
Wildlife Protection Act 1972:
Schedules in WPA, 1972: It has six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
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What is the need for Amendment?
Key provisions of the new Bill:
There were 50 amendments to the Act proposed in the Bill.
Verifying, please be patient.