National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP)
NWHP aims to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics.
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) launched the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to improve wildlife health management and address zoonotic diseases.
This initiative is an integral part of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31) and follows the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
National Referral Centre for Wildlife (NRC-W)
✓ Recently inaugurated in Junagadh, Gujarat, NRC-W serves as a central hub for wildlife health management.
✓ It is India’s first dedicated wildlife disease diagnostic and research centre.
✓ The centre investigates wildlife mortalities, disease outbreaks, and provides treatment solutions.
Central Zoo Authority (CZA)
✓ It is a statutory body established under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
✓ It was formed in 1992 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
✓ It works to enhance wildlife conservation efforts and maintain the health of animals in zoological parks.
India’s nuclear energy initiatives
India launches Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant and Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant projects to fuel its energy future and strengthen nuclear power capacity.
Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Project (Haryana)
✓ First nuclear project in North India, coming up in Gorakhpur (Fatehabad District), Haryana.
✓ Strengthens India’s nuclear infrastructure and geographical expansion.
Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant (Maharashtra)
✓ Largest nuclear power plant in India once completed.
✓ Will house six reactors of 1,730 MW each, totaling 10,380 MW capacity.
✓ Will contribute 10% of India’s 100 GW nuclear energy goal by 2047.
Government’s Policy Shift
✓ Private sector participation introduced to speed up nuclear energy development.
✓ Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 with nuclear power playing a major role.
