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title: "Wildlife Institute of India (WII): Role & Mandate"
description: "The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) trains forest officers and conducts vital wildlife research, impacting conservation efforts across India."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Wildlife Institute of India is an autonomous national institution under India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that conducts wildlife research, training, and conservation advisory work.
- Is the Wildlife Institute of India a statutory or autonomous body?
- What is WII's role in the national tiger census?
- How does WII differ from the National Tiger Conservation Authority?
- What training does WII provide to forest officers?

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