COURSE BACKGROUND

The conservation of biological diversity through the establishment and management of Protected Areas (PAs) is globally recognized. It is also important that such PAs are managed as component of the landscape complex in which it is located. Management of protected area network therefore requires personnel with appropriate knowledge and skills in managing the wilderness areas along with all associated external factors operating on it. With a view to develop a pool of professionals with requisite ability to manage protected area system, a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management was started in the year 1977. 45th such  courses have been completed so far. The 46 course of 10 months duration will commence on  01st September 2025. The total intake in the program is 20.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Provide a foundation of modern concepts in wildlife science and practice.
  • Provide an understanding of the relevant global, regional, national and state level conservation policies and legislation and enforcement.
  • Provide knowledge and first-hand experience of conservation issues and practices under varied ecological, socio-economic, political and administrative situations in the field including the vulnerability of species of wild plants and animals and their protection
  • Provide hands-on experience in using modern scientific methods, techniques and tools that are essential contributors to conservation practices in the field.
  • Develop skills of writing scientific documents and making persuasive presentations.
  • Develop skills for preparation of an integrated scientific wildlife management plan.
  • Prepare the participant for addressing various conservation challenges in managing protected area network.

ELIGIBILITY

The course is meant for in-service Indian Forest Service and State Forest Service Officers of the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF)/Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Veterinary Officers and equivalent. Candidates should possess a background of Forestry training with a minimum of Bachelor's degree in any branches of science.

It also accommodates officers working in National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries and universities of India and Foreign nationals including SAARC counties having minimum of Bachelors Degree in Forestry/Natural Resource Management (NRM) with proficiency in English.

Candidates should not be more than 45 years of age as on 01 September, 2025. In exceptional cases, Director, WII may relax the age limit subject to physical fitness.