Wildlife Institute of India (WII), autonomous Institution of MoEFCC

About Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) offers training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management.
Many foresters and wildlife managers from other developing countries have been trained in WII since its establishment.
Established in 1982.
Established at Dehradun (winter capital and the most populous city in Uttarakhand).
It is an autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Environment & Forests.

Vision: To develop the Institute as ‘A Global Centre of Excellence’ in the field of wildlife research, training and advocacy.
Mission: To nurture the development of wildlife science and promote its application in conservation, in consonance with our culture and socio-economic milieu.

Build up scientific knowledge on wildlife resources.
Train personnel at various levels for conservation and management of wildlife.
Carry out research relevant to wildlife management appropriate to Indian conditions.
Provide information and advice on specific wildlife management problems.
Collaborate with international organizations on wildlife research, management, and training.
Develop as a regional centre of international importance on wildlife and natural resource conservation