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♤ The adoption of a National Policy for Wildlife Conservation in 1970 and the enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act in 1972 lead to a significant growth in the protected areas network, from 5 national parks and 60 sanctuaries to a network of 669 Protected Areas with geographical area of the country, 4.92%.
♤ The network was further strengthened by a number of national conservation projects, notably Project Tiger, project elephant, crocodile Breeding and Management Project, etc.