About National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

• NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 
• It performs functions as provided in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 
• It is chaired by the Minister in charge of the MoEF&CC.

Why in News?

• The 19th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held recently under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1787787