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Title: ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN INDIA: IMPACT, LAWS, AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Narender Kaur Khalsa
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Narender Kaur Khalsa Research Scholar, Panjab University, Chandigarh
MLA 8 Khalsa, Narender Kaur. "ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN INDIA: IMPACT, LAWS, AND SOLUTIONS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 8, no. 4, Apr. 2023, pp. 758-764, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.015. Accessed Apr. 2023. APA 6 Khalsa, N. (2023, April). ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN INDIA: IMPACT, LAWS, AND SOLUTIONS. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 8(4), 758-764. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.015 Chicago Khalsa, Narender Kaur. "ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN INDIA: IMPACT, LAWS, AND SOLUTIONS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 8, no. 4 (April 2023), 758-764. Accessed April, 2023. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.015.
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ABSTRACT: Illegal wildlife trade has emerged as a major threat to the conservation of wildlife species in India. Despite the existence of laws and regulations to control and prevent wildlife crime, the illegal trade in wildlife continues to flourish. This paper examines the challenges associated with the illegal wildlife trade in India and evaluates potential solutions to address the issue. The research draws on secondary sources such as academic articles, government reports, and news articles to analyze the trends and patterns of wildlife trafficking in India. The research finds that the illegal trade in wildlife in India is driven by a complex set of factors, including demand for traditional medicines, fashion, and exotic pets, as well as weak law enforcement, corruption, and lack of public awareness. The research identifies potential solutions to address these challenges, including strengthening legal frameworks, improving enforcement measures, enhancing public awareness and community participation, and reducing consumer demand for wildlife products. The paper concludes that a comprehensive and coordinated approach is required to combat illegal wildlife trade in India and protect the country's rich biodiversity.

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