National Board for Wild Life Rules, 2003. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract These Rules provide for the establishment of the National Board for Wild Life in order to promote the conservation and development of wild life and forests, and for its internal organization. Full text English Website envfor.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (No. 53 of 1972). Legislation | India | 1972 (2006) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable use, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Wildlife products, Protected area, Endangered species, International trade, Expropriation, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX