OBJECTIVES

  1. Primary Objectives

    1. Exploration and Survey of Faunal Resources;

    2. Taxonomic Studies;

    3. Status Survey of Endangered Species;

    4. Publication of Results through Departmental Journals;

    5. Publication of Fauna of India;

    6. Maintenance and Development of National Zoological Collections; and

    7. Central Refernal, Information, Advisory and Library Services.

  2. Secondary Objectives

    1. Maintenance of Museums at Headquarters and Regional Stations; and

    2. Environmental Impact Studies wherever specially asked for by the Ministry of Environment & Forests.