The National Tiger Conservation Authority was established in December 2005 following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, constituted by the Prime Minister of India for reorganized management of Project Tiger. and the many Tiger Reserves in India.
Read more about National Tiger Conservation Authority: Tiger Conservation, Organization, The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006
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