Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL)

The 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav.

About the Standing Committee of NBWL
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. It plays a crucial role in wildlife governance and environmental decision-making in the country.

Mandate and Functions
The SC-NBWL is mandated to:

• Advise the Government on matters related to the conservation and protection of wildlife and forests
• Examine and guide proposals involving development activities in and around protected areas
• Ensure that development is undertaken in a balanced, sustainable, and ecologically responsible manner