Answer: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Notes: The Ministry of Environment now requires exotic pets listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act to be registered with state wildlife departments using the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within six months. Exotic species are animals or plants moved from their natural habitat to a new location, often by human actions. The Living Animal Species (Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024, mandate registration for those possessing Schedule IV species. PARIVESH 2.0 is an online system developed for submitting and monitoring proposals related to environmental, forest, wildlife, and coastal clearances. It is developed by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It provides a single-window solution for managing green clearances and ensuring compliance.
