Source: BS
Context: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) formed a Cheetah Project Steering Committee.
About NTCA:
- It is a statutory body established in 2005 under the MoEF&CC under the enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- It was constituted following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, constituted by the PM of India for reorganised management of Project Tiger and the Tiger Reserves in India, enabling tiger conservation.
- The authority consists of the Minister in charge of the MoEF&CC (as Chairperson), the Minister of State in the MoEF&CC (as Vice-Chairperson) and other members.
About the Cheetah Project Steering Committee:
- It will be chaired by Dr Rajesh Gopal, Secretary General of Global Tiger Forum.
- The terms of reference of the Steering Committee include –
- Reviewing progress, monitoring and advice on the Cheetah introduction to the MP Forest Department and NTCA.
- Opening the Cheetah habitat for eco-tourism and suggesting regulations in this regard.
- Suggestions on community interface and for their involvement in the project activities.
