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Minister of State Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India: "Eradicating the trade of wildlife from our cities"
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    1. Minister of State Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India (Jayanthi Natarajan)
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    arjun kumar
    jaipur, India
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Under the "Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972" , the trade of wild animals is considered to be an offence and a crime for which there are suitable punishments , in India trade of wild animals from Indian hares to Himalayan black bear is openly happening , unfortunately are government and the system is not efficient to control these activities , I want to grant a petition to the minster of forest and environment proposing to put more strict rules against those who trade wildlife , in India people are selling wild animals like Black-naped Hare( Indian hare), green bee eater , parakeets , owlets ,snakes and turtles.
Today in India everyday wild animals are being traded just for the purpose of leisure, this is resulting violation and disturbance of flora and fauna, today because of human enchantments wild animals have really declined in their population , it is our duty as a human being to protect and respect the wild life and keep it undisturbed .
in India selling wild animals as pets has become a bushiness , at vendors on road you can find hares (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76054379@N06/6829015289/in/photostream/) and many exotic birds in cages which are being sold at very high prices , the following link tells us about Latest news on illegal wildlife trade in India http://wwfindia.org/about_wwf/enablers/traffic/news_from_trafficking_trade/ .

 

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Eradicating the trade of wildlife from our cities

Greetings,

Jayanthi Natarajan,
Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Ministry of Environment and Forests,Government of India


Respected madam,

Over the years illegal wildlife trade has emerged as a form of Organized Transnational Crime that has threatened the existence of many wild species across the globe. In India, it includes diverse products including mongoose hair; snake skins; Rhino horn; Tiger and Leopard claws, bones, skins, whiskers; Elephant tusks; deer antlers; shahtoosh shawl; turtle shells; musk pods; bear bile; medicinal plants; timber and caged birds such as parakeets, mynas, munias, Indian hare etc.
I request the ministry to make rules against trade in animals more strict, there should be more awareness amongst the local police about the animal protection laws and they should be given powers to protect these laws (most of the powers is with forest department), there should be constant checks on local vendors by police and respective authorities. The person accused for a crime related to wildlife should be heavily fined or punished suitably.
These are some proofs telling about the wildlife trade in India-
• selling wild animals as pets has become a business , at road wild hares are seen on vendors being sold http://www.flickr.com/photos/76054379@N06/6829015289/in/photostream/
• Latest news on illegal wildlife trade in India http://wwfindia.org/about_wwf/enablers/traffic/news_from_trafficking_trade/ .


I hope suitable actions should be taken as early as possible .
Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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