The leopard (Panthera pardus) is found in many parts of India. Leopards are agile and stealthy predators and adjust easily to their surroundings. The Leopard is illegally hunted for its skin. The leopards are protected under the Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is one of the largest cat species found in India. Also called the Bengal Tiger, its recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on a reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. Tigers are apex predators, primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and bovids. They are territorial, generally solitary but social animals. Due to destruction of its habitat and illegal hunting for its fur, bone, nails and other parts it has become an endangered species. The Tigers are protected under the Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The sambar (Cervus unicolor) is one of the largest Indian deer. The appearance and the size of sambar vary widely. Sambar prefers the dense cover of deciduous shrubs and grasses. They are a favourite prey item for tigers and Asiatic lions. It is protected under Schedule-III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Spotted Deer or the cheetal (Axis axis) is found in large numbers in dense, deciduous or semi evergreen forests and open grasslands. Cheetal are primarily grazers and feed on short, sprouting grasses. Predators of the cheetal include wolves, tigers, Asiatic lions (Gir Forest), leopards, Indian rock, pythons, dholes and mugger crocodiles . It is protected under Schedule-III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for Coast Guard Officials from 02.08.2019 at Kochi, Kerala by the officials of WCCB, SR.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for BSF Officers on 06.08.2019 at Guwahati, Assam by the officials of WCCB, SRO.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Jowai, Meghalaya on 16.08.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 22.08.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Police and Forest officials organized by WCCB, NR at Pinjore, Haryana on 27th to 28th August 2019.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Police and Forest officials organized by WCCB, SR at Walayar, Kerala on 29th to 31st August 2019.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for Judges of Hon’ble Supreme Court and Hon’ble High Court of Srilanka on 17.08.2019 at Bhayander, Maharashtra by the officials of WCCB, Western Region.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for SFS officers on 30.08.2019 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu by the officials of WCCB, Southern Region.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Biswanath, Assam 06.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Panbari Range, Assam on 11 to 13 September 2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Police and Forest officials organized by WCCB, CR at Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 28th to 30th September 2019.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for BSF Officers on 06.09.2019 at Kolkata, West Bengal by the officials of WCCB, ER.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for CISF, AAI and Airlines Security Officers on 13.09.2019 at Indore Int'l Airport by the officials of WCCB, NR.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Forest and Police officials organized by WCCB, WR at Nagpur, Maharashtra on 17th to 18th September 2019.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for field Veterinarians on 19.09.2019 at Kaziranga National Park, Assam by the officials of WCCB, Eastern Region.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at North 24 Parganas West Bengal on 19.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Bongaon, West Bengal on 20.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Theni, Tamil nadu on 20.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for newly recruited Forester on 22.09.2019 at Theni, Tamil Nadu by the officials of WCCB, Southern Region.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Forest officials organized by WCCB, WR at Sangli, Maharashtra on 23rd to 24th September 2019.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for Various agencies on 23.09.2019 at IGI Airport, New Delhi by the officials of WCCB, Northern Region.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh on 26.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for Fisherman on 27.09.2019 at Viraval Gujarat by the officials of WCCB, Western Region.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for Fisherman on 28.09.2019 at Gir Somnath Gujarat by the officials of WCCB, Western Region.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Katni Madhya Pradesh on 30.09.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
WCCB Southern Region organized an Awareness Program for the PRI, Forest, Police officials and Public at Chittor, Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 01.10.2019.
WCCB Southern Region organized an Awareness Program for students of Stella Marrys College at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 01.10.2019.
WCCB Eastern Region organized a Wildlife Quiz competition for students from Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha at Alipore zoo Kolkata, West Bengal on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 01.10.2019.
WCCB Eastern Region organized a plogging (jogging cum collection of single use plastic) programme with public and students of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Dadara at Guwahati, Assam on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 01.10.2019.
WCCB Southern Region organized awareness program at Salem, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 03.10.2019.
WCCB Western Region organized a Swachhata Abhiyaan on the eve of celebration of the 150th Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi at Parsik Hills area of CBD Belapur Mumbai on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 02.10.2019.
WCCB Central Region organized awareness program for the school students of Kendriya Vidyalaya at TFRI, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 04.10.2019.
WCCB Western Region organized a Sensitization Program for Field Personnel of Roha Forest Division at Raigad, Maharashtra on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 04.10.2019.
Sensitization Program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Thoubal, Manipur on 04.10.2019. The members were made aware about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around their natural habitat.
WCCB (Border Unit) with Manipur Forest Department organised an Awareness Program for the local villagers at SAIKOT village, TUILUMJANG village, SANTING village and LEIJANGPHAI village of Manipur on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 05.10.2019 and 06.10.2019.
WCCB Western region organized awareness program for the School Students and Public who visited SGNP at Borivali, Mumbai on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 05.10.2019.
WCCB Southern Region organized awareness program for RPF officials at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 05.10.2019.
WCCB Western Region organized an Awareness Program for students of M.Sc. studying Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation & Management at Bhavan’s College, Mumbai on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 07.10.2019.
WCCB Western Region organized an Awareness Program for forest personnel of Gujarat, public, representatives from wildlife NGOs, wildlife researchers, students and WCCB Volunteers at Ahmedabad, Gujarat on the occasion of Wildlife Week on 07.10.2019.
Capacity Building Training Program on “Strengthening Wildlife Law Enforcement” for Forest, RPF and DRI officials organized by WCCB, SR at Vizag Zoo, Andhra Pradesh on 10th to 11th October 2019.
Sensitization Program conducted on “Prevention of Wildlife Crime & Trafficking/ Smuggling of Wildlife Products”, for CISF Officials on 11.10.2019 at Vizag Airport, Andhra Pradesh by the officials of WCCB, Southern Region.
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About Us
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. The Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi and five regional offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Jabalpur; three sub-regional offices at Guwahati, Amritsar and Cochin; and five border units at Ramanathapuram, Gorakhpur, Motihari, Nathula and Moreh. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
Sensitization programs conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Badwara and Bhamka of Katni district Madhya Pradesh on 30-09-2019Sensitization program conducted for members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at Slopeland Public School Khongjom Thoubal Manipur on 04-10-2019.WCCB (CR) organised an Awareness Program for the school students of Kendriya Vidyalaya at TFRI Jabalpur Madhya PradeshWCCB (SR) organised an Awareness Program for RPF officials at Chennai Tamil NaduWCCB conducted two days training programme for Forest and Police officials at Nagpur Maharashtra from 17-09-2019 to 18-09-2019.Sensitization program conducted on Prevention of Wildlife Crime Trafficking or Smuggling of Wildlife products for newly recruited ForestersIn a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Uttrakhand Police Leopard Skin was seized on 26-09-2019. Accused were arrested from Someshwar AlmoraIn a joint operation conducted by WCCB and Tamil Nadu Forest Parakeets were seized on 03-10-2019. Accused were arrested from Trichy Tamil Nadu.Awareness Campaign at Airport More...