Wildlife Institute of India

SEO Title: Wildlife Institute of India (WII): Location, Functions, Research and Conservation Role

Category: Environment & Ecology | Biodiversity | Conservation Institutions

UPSC Notes

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier institution for wildlife research, training and conservation in India.

Key Pointers

  • Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

  • Established in 1982.

  • Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

  • Major functions:

    • Wildlife research

    • Training

    • Biodiversity conservation

    • Protected-area management

    • Population assessment

  • Conducts research on species and ecosystems.

  • Provides technical support to governments and conservation agencies.

  • Important institution for India's wildlife-management programmes.

Prelims Focus: WII → Dehradun → 1982 → MoEFCC → wildlife research/training.