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Reconstitution of central zoo authority (CZA)
The Environment Ministry has reconstituted the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to include an expert from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and a molecular biologist.
The CZA is a statutory body chaired by the Environment Minister and tasked with regulating zoos across the country.
CZA was established under wild life protection act of 1972.
The main objective of Authority is to complement and strengthen the national effort in conservation of rich biodiversity of the country.
The authority lays down guidelines and prescribes rules under which animals may be transferred among zoos nationally and internationally.
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