Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats Scheme UPSC

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme for the 15th Finance Commission cycle, with an overall outlay of ?2,602.98 crore. This centrally sponsored scheme, launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, aims to boost technological interventions and strengthen existing components to ensure the holistic development of wildlife habitats across India.