Which is the first project for wildlife conservation in India?

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The Project Tiger was the first project for wildlife protection in India taken up after the passing of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act in 1972. Project Tiger was initiated on April 1, 1973 in Jim Corbett National Park.

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