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Section 38C: Functions of the Authority
1[38C. Functions of the Authority.– The Authority shall perform the following functions, namely:–
- (a) specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep and veterinary care of the animals kept in a zoo;
- (b) evaluate and assess the functioning of zoos with respect to the standards or the norms as may be prescribed;
- (c) recognise or derecognise zoos;
- (d) identify endangered species of wild animals for purposes of captive breeding and assigning responsibility in this regard to a zoo;
- (e) co-ordinate the acquisition, exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes;
- (f) ensure maintenance of stud-books of endangered species of wild animals bred in captivity;
- (g) identify priorities and themes with regard to display of captive animals in a zoo;
- (h) co-ordinate training of zoo personnel in India and outside India;
- (i) co-ordinate research in captive breeding and educational programmes for the purposes of zoos;
- (j) provide technical and other assistance to zoos for their proper management and development on scientific lines;
- (k) perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act with regard to zoos.]
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