Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)

• It is a statutory body established in 2007, by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• The bureau would complement the efforts of the state governments, primary enforcers of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and other enforcement agencies of the country.
• Functions:
  • Collect, collate, and disseminate intelligence and help form wildlife data bank.
  • Coordinate enforcement activities of various agencies for implementing this act.
  • Implementation of obligations under various international conventions and protocols.
  • Assistance to foreign agencies for wildlife crime control, capacity building of offi cers, and advice central and state governments on policies and laws.