Union Minister Harsh Vardhan. Express photo by Vishal Srivastav 11.09.2016 Union Minister Harsh Vardhan. Express photo by Vishal Srivastav 11.09.2016An amended Wildlife Act would be formulated soon by incorporating stringent rules against poaching of animals, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday. Considering the increased incidents of poaching and hunting the the Forest and Environment Ministry would incorporate amendments to the Act to prevent such crimes, he said. An expert committee would be soon formed to suggest permanent solution to the unwanted growth of plants like parthenium in reserve forest areas, including Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Nilgiris District, he said.

Source: Indian Express August 20, 2017 12:45 UTC