Deadline for Registration of Exotic Species Approaches

Individuals, organisations, and zoos must register exotic species listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, by August 28. The Union Environment Ministry notified the rules in February, requiring electronic registration via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within six months to avoid penalties.

The Union Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that all individuals, organisations, and zoos must complete the registration of exotic species listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, by August 28.

Notifying the new Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024 on February 28, the ministry mandates that those possessing these species must report details and submit an electronic application for registration through the PARIVESH 2.0 portal to the chief wildlife warden of their state.

The six-month registration deadline is closing fast, and the ministry has urged all concerned parties to act promptly to avoid penalties.