Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries?

Answer & Explanation

Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Country. At present, India has a network of 903 Protected Areas in the country covering about 5% of the total geographic area of the country. Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Areas (PAs) has emerged as a key tool for PA managers and is increasingly being used by governments and international bodies to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the protected area management systems.