Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Context: The 28th meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society was recently held under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. About the Wildlife Institute of India The Wildlife Institute of India is an autonomous institution established in 1982. It operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It was established to advance wildlife science, research, conservation, and management in India. Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand Functions WII is an internationally recognized institution. It offers the following: Training programs Academic courses Research Technical advice on wildlife conservation and management Objectives To build scientific knowledge regarding India's wildlife resources. To provide training to officials and professionals engaged in wildlife conservation and management. To conduct research aimed at improving wildlife management using methods suited to the Indian environment. To provide expert advice on issues related to wildlife conservation and management. To collaborate with international organizations in wildlife research, training, and conservation. To emerge as a regionally significant center for wildlife and natural resource conservation. Research Areas The Institute conducts research in the following fields: Biodiversity conservation Wildlife policies Endangered species Wildlife management Wildlife forensics Ecodevelopment Spatial modeling Climate change and its impact on wildlife Training Since its inception, WII has trained numerous forest officials and wildlife managers from India and other developing countries (particularly from South Asia and Southeast Asia). Administration The apex administrative body of WII is the 'Society'. It is headed by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It comprises representatives from the Central Government, State Governments, academic institutions, and other organizations. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) Context: The Union Cabinet has approved an additional investment of ₹30,000 crore by the Government of India in the National Investment and Infrastructure…
