Advisory for Exotic live Species in India

Advisory for exotic live species in India | UPSC

HEADLINES:

Government issues advisory to streamline the process for import and possession of exotic live species in India.

WHY IN NEWS:

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MINISTRY? :-Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3:Exotic species : Conservation of Biodiversity : Flora and fauna

LEARNING:

For PRELIMS look out for the factual merit data in this issue like the current status , definition of exotic animals and also the time stamp in the advisory .

For MAINS find the reasons why still exotic species are not covered under WLPA 1972 ?

ISSUE:

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has decided to collect stock information from the holders of such species through voluntary disclosure in next six months.

EXOTIC SPECIES :

Exotic live species are animal or plant species moved from their original range (location) to a new one.
These species are introduced to a new location most often by people.
Many citizen of the country have kept CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species)enlisted exotic animal species in their possession .

There is no unified information system available of such stock of species at the State/Central level.

REGISTRATION :

The registration will be done for the stock of animals, new progeny, as well as for import and exchange.
Holders of such species have to visit the website (www.parivesh.nic.in)and fill up the requisite forms in order to complete the stock registration process.

The declarer would not be required to produce any documentation in relation to the exotic live species if the same has been declared within six months of the date of issue of the advisory.

For any declaration made after 6 months, the declarer shall be required to comply with the documentation requirement under the extant laws and regulations.

IASbhai WINDUP:

WHY WE NEED DATA ON EXOTIC SPECIES ?

This will help in better management of the species and guide the holders about proper veterinary care, housing and other aspects of well-being of the species.
The database of exotic animals will help in control and management of zoonotic diseases .
Timely guidance would be available from time to time to ensure safety of animals and humans.

SUGGESTED READING : www.parivesh.nic.in

SOURCES:PIB | Advisory for Exotic live Species in India | UPSC

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