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 and Mission

• 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.

Aims & Objectives of Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

• 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