Central

Section 38X of THE WILD LIFE (PROTECTION) AMENDMENT ACT, 2006

(1)The State Government shall establish a Tiger Conservation Foundation for tiger reserves within the State in order to facilitate and support their management for conservation of tiger and biodiversity and, to take initiatives in eco-development by involvement of people in such development process.
(2)The Tiger Conservation Foundation shall, inter alia have the following objective:—
1. (a)to facilitate ecological, economic, social and cultural development in the tiger reserves;
2. (b)to promote eco-tourism with the involvement of local stakeholder communities and provide support to safeguard the natural environment in the tiger reserves;
3. (c)to facilitate the creation of, and or maintenance of, such assets as may be necessary for fulfilling the above said objectives;
4. (d)to solicit technical, financial, social, legal and other support required for the activities of the Foundation for achieving the above said objectives;
5. (e)to augment and mobilise financial resources including recycling of entry and such other fees received in a tiger reserve, to foster stake-holder development and eco-tourism;
6. (f)to support research, environmental education and training in the above related fields.

Summary

The State Government must establish a Tiger Conservation Foundation for tiger reserves in their state to support conservation and eco-development.
The foundation aims to involve local people in development processes.
It promotes eco-tourism in partnership with local stake-holder communities to safeguard the environment.
The foundation can collect and reuse entry fees from the reserve to fund local development and tourism.
It is responsible for supporting environmental education, research, and training in related fields.

Practical examples

1In October 2026, the Rajasthan State Government sets up a foundation for the Ranthambore reserve to help fund local wildlife protection and train nearby villagers as guides.

2The new foundation decides to take the 500 rupees paid by tourists for park entry and reinvests it directly into building a local community centre and funding anti-poaching patrols.

FAQ

1. Which government body is responsible for creating a foundation under Section 38X of the Wild Life Amendment Act of 2006?

Under Section 38X of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006, the State Government is responsible for establishing the Tiger Conservation Foundation for reserves within its state.

2. Can the foundation use park entry fees under Section 38X of the wildlife law?

Yes, Section 38X of the 2006 Wild Life Amendment Act allows the foundation to recycle entry and other fees received in a tiger reserve to fund stakeholder development and eco-tourism.

3. Does Section 38X of the 2006 Amendment Act allow local communities to run eco-tourism?

Yes, Section 38X of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 specifically lists promoting eco-tourism with the involvement of local stake-holder communities as a key objective.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 38X of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006, who holds the authority to establish a Tiger Conservation Foundation?

Q2.According to Section 38X of the 2006 Wild Life Amendment Act, how can the foundation augment its financial resources?

Q3.Which of the following is listed as a specific objective of the foundation in Section 38X of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006?

Q4.Under Section 38X of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006, who must be involved in promoting eco-tourism?

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