"Eradicating the trade of wildlife from our cities"

"Eradicating the trade of wildlife from our cities"

The Issue

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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The Issue

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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The Decision Makers

Jayanthi Natarajan
Jayanthi Natarajan
Minister of State Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India

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Petition created on 6 February 2012