The wildlife institute of India was established in 1982. Its main objective was to government and non-government personnel carry out research and give advice on matters regarding the conservation of wildlife resources. It was given full autonomy in 1986. Over the years the institute has grown and expanded its academic and training programs. Both Master of Science and PhD level courses are available at the institute. There are also wildlife studies based short courses on offer.
There are eight academic departments namely: Animal Ecology and Consevation Biology, Ecodevelopment Planning and Participatory Management, Endangered Species Management, Habitat Ecology, Landscape Level Planning and Management, PA Network Wildlife Management and Conservation Education, Population Management Capture and rehabilitation as well as Wildlife Health. Each of these departments has highly qualified instructors.
The institute has 6 cells which help in learning. One of the cells is the Computer and GIS Cell. The institute also has its own internet and mail services. It also boasts state of the art GIS and Remote Sensing facilities. Another cell is the Audio Visual Unit. This helps in developing internal learning resources that are used for teaching, training, research and extension activities. Another important cell is the Environmental Impact Assessment Cell. Others are the Captive Breeding and Zoo Management Cell, wildlife forensic cell and the wildlife policy research cell. All these cells are geared towards the conservation and management of wildlife.
Among the facilities available at the wildlife Institute of India is a modern library that is equipped with relevant and up to dated resources. There are 22 services offered at the library with the help of of trained and experienced staff members. The library has over 8,000 books and more than 300 journals available for its 300 users. There are a number of fully equipped laboratories used for teaching and research, Forensics as well as veterinary services. Plans are underway in the establishment of a molecular biology and genetics laboratory. Another important facility at the institute is a herbarium which is used to identify plant specimen. The herbarium houses over 15,000 specimens ready for identification.
In addition, the Wildlife Institute of India also has a detailed National Wildlife database of all the national parks, sanctuaries and reserves in India. It is also important to note that the institution is an Environmental Information System Centre in India. The institute offers excellent placement opportunities for all its learners. Try it out today.
i am a vet. by profession and intrested in to go through some courses available in the said institute related to wildlife areas. if you can guide me ,it will be so nice of you. thanks.
iam television reporter (freelance ) i did b.sc bio .i want to do some study in environment and wild life .is there any coorespondence course in iie .or suggest me onther reputed orgnigetion .
i am a vet. i need to have some guidelines regarding MVSc in wildlife .Please help me
Respected sir,
I have just completed my B.pharmacy degree, I wanted to ask can I make career in wildlife or research in wildlife? Do I have to do M.pharm for that or any other course?
Please help me sir. Hope you will help and guide me.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
surabhi saksena
bhopal
Respected sir,
i have completed my M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Panjab University Chandigarh. i want to serve in your institute. if any vacancy related to my qualification, then please give me a chance.in a hope of a positive reply,
Dimple
Dehradun
i am a forest by profession and intrested in wild animal conservation research prog and seeking a good person based at Bhopal and guide me properly ,
sandeep
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I have completed my BVSc&AH degree,now i am interested in wild life,so please help me .so that i can have pg in wild life. Thankyou
i am persuing my masters in boitechnolgy. i am interesed in animal life conservation.i request u to guide me about the course i have to persue to work for the wild life. thank you
i have completed my M.Sc. in Remote sensing & GIS from Vidyasagar University Midnapur W.B.. I want to serve in your institute. if any vacancy related to my qualification, then please give me a chance.in a hope of a positive reply,
Please help me sir. Hope you will help and guide me.
Yours sincerely,
Sirikanta Bhaya
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i m doing my 12th but hav taken up commerce bt want to make career in wildlife ….. plzz help… ll i able to make my career in this field or i should jst forget abt makin my career in wildlife jst because i m a commerce student
respected sir,
i am a 12th science student and i want to make my career in wild life conservation.so i just wanted to know that are there any courses done directly after 12th????
I am doing my b.sc.zoology (first year).
I am very much interested in wildlife. What are the courses i can join and where are those colleges?
i m bsc(pcm) graduate,29 yr old and if its matter of wildlife science i m 29yr young. please tell me how can i make my career in above said
i would be highly thankful.
i am a student of english hons.1styr.iam very interested to be a wildlife photographer.please tell me how can i make my career in above said.
i would be very thankful
i am a student of b.tech biotechnology. i want to pursue my career in wildlife conservation. please guide me for the same.
Respected sir,
I am Sumanas Koulagi from Karnataka. I like to work for forest and wildlife conservation. So which is the best course after 12th to study that may really help the forest and wildlife conservation. Please enlighten me on this matter and oblige.
Regards,
Sumanas Koula
i had completed my msc in genetics n want to persue further study in wildlife conservation please tell me abt this
thank you
i m interested in making my career in wildlife conservation. is there any course suitable for me and whats the criteria for joining. i have completed 12th sci… in 2009…