The Governing Body of the West Bengal Zoo Authority in its 4th meeting decided to constitute a Technical Committee (the composition and terms of referenceagain ammended in the 10th GB meeting) for assisting the West Bengal Zoo Authority on the technical mattesr. The composition of the Technical Committee is as follows:-
Title | Designation |
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PCCF (WL) & CWLW, WB | Chairman. |
Director | Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Services West Bengal |
Director | Zoological Garden, Alipore (Kolkata) |
Director | Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling |
Member-secretary | West Bengal Zoo Authority-Convenor. |
1.To provide technical assistance to zoos under control of WBZA for their proper scientific development/management.
2.To make recommendation to the Governing Body, WBZA regarding Annual Plan of operation and other developmental activities in various zoos and other organisations.
3.To approve exchange of animals between zoos under control of WBZA and with other zoos which are not part of Schedule I and part II of Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
4.To make recommendations to the Central Zoo Authority regarding exchange of animals between zoos under WBZA and with other zoos which are part of Schedule I and part II of Schedule II of the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972.
5.To approve proposals for arranging training programmes, workshops and meetings in zoos under WBZA on various aspects of zoo management.
6.To approve research proposals on issue related with wildlife conservation/zoos for funding from the WBZA and/or other agencies /organisations.
7.Any other functions that may be assigned by the West Bengal Zoo Authority.