Monitoring zoos
The Union ministry of forests and environment will soon set up a Central authority to monitor and regulate zoos in the country. This body will also be responsible for financial assistance to the zoos. To be constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1991, the authority will become operational by the end of this year.
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