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Indian Peacock Conservation Department

Under the Forest Department and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)

Dedicated to Protecting and Restoring India’s National Bird

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Welcome to the Indian Peacock Conservation Department

The Indian Peacock Conservation Department (IPCD), functioning under the Forest Department and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Government of India, is dedicated to protecting, restoring, and securing the future of India’s national bird - the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus).

The peacock is not only an ecological flagship species but also a symbol of India’s civilizational identity, cultural memory, and natural heritage. Under the strict legal provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, IPCD focuses on habitat security, anti-poaching enforcement, and scientific conservation planning to ensure that peafowl populations remain stable across landscapes.

Our field network collaborates with state forest wings, enforcement agencies, research institutions, and local communities to build a long-term conservation ecosystem that is people-centered, law-compliant, and evidence-driven.

Indian peacock in a protected natural habitat landscape

Our Key Pillars

Conservation

Restoring and safeguarding natural habitats, water-linked ecosystems, and nesting grounds critical for peafowl survival.

Protection

Implementing a strict zero-tolerance policy against wildlife crime, illegal feather trade, and peafowl poaching activities.

Awareness

Strengthening citizen participation by engaging rural communities, schools, and youth groups in local conservation action.

Research and Scientific Monitoring

IPCD promotes continuous scientific studies on peafowl behavior, health trends, seasonal movement, habitat resilience, and ecological pressures. Data-backed field monitoring helps define policy priorities and improves conservation outcomes at district, state, and national levels.

Quick Services

Report Wildlife Crime

Submit verified alerts related to peafowl poaching, trafficking, illegal captivity, or feather trade activities.

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Conservation Schemes

Explore national and state-level peacock conservation schemes, habitat rehabilitation plans, and monitoring frameworks.

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Awareness Campaigns

Join school, community, and stakeholder campaigns designed to reduce threats to peafowl and improve coexistence.

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Notice Board - Latest Updates

Recruitment and Capacity Building Focus

IPCD follows a mission-oriented recruitment model to strengthen field-level wildlife governance. Recruitment updates prioritize transparent hiring of Forest Protection Assistants, Wildlife Crime Intelligence Associates, Peacock Habitat Fellows, Veterinary Response Officers, and Community Outreach Specialists. Candidates with backgrounds in zoology, wildlife science, forestry, environmental law, data analytics, and social mobilization are encouraged to apply during active cycles.

The department conducts recruitment-oriented orientation programs, role-based training modules, and supervised field internships to ensure that selected candidates are operationally ready for conservation, rescue, enforcement support, and ecological communication. Updated notices, eligibility criteria, examination schedules, and official downloadable documents are published on the Recruitment page.