TNPSC Thervupettagam

State Bird Authority

June 28 , 2023 388 days 722 0
  • The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a State Bird Authority.
  • It aims to monitor and improve bird sanctuaries, nesting conditions for birds, and ecotourism facilities.
  • Tamil Nadu has 17 bird sanctuaries of which 14 are Ramsar sites.
  • The State is also part of the Central Asian Flyway.
  • The Authority will
    • Undertake an Integrated Management Plan for all bird sanctuaries,
    • Map locations where native and migratory birds visit to create new protected areas for birds,
    • Improve visitor facilities and
    • Ecotourism development opportunities.

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