Wildlife Institute of India

Name

Wildlife Institute of India

Legal name

Wildlife Institute of India

Website

https://wii.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Research and Training

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB) (EDADAKAH), Wildlife Health & Conservation Disease Management (HLAMAJAM)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation research
• Wildlife management training
• Biodiversity conservation
• Capacity building programs
• Conservation science education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehra Dun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core funding from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India as an autonomous institution
2. Academic Course Fees: Revenue from M.Sc. courses (approx. INR 6,00,000 for Indian nationals, USD $14,000 for foreign nationals), PG Diploma (Rs. 14.85 lakh for Indian, Rs. 16.39 lakh for SAARC, USD $30,030 for foreign), and various certificate courses
3. Customized Training Programs: Short-term practical training courses for forest department officers, zoo personnel, law enforcement, NGOs, educators, and armed forces
4. Research Projects and Consultancy: Project-based funding and consultancy services for various wildlife conservation and management projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wildlife Institute of India is a nodal national agency offering academic degree programs (M.Sc. in Wildlife Science, PG Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management, PhD programs), short-term certificate and customized training courses for forest officers, applied wildlife conservation research across India's biogeographic zones, and policy advisory to the Government of India on wildlife management issues. The institute operates specialized research cells (Tiger Cell, Elephant Cell, Wildlife Forensic Cell) and develops conservation technology tools like M-STrIPES for tiger monitoring.

Product overview

Wildlife Institute of India is a premier research and training institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established in 1982. It operates as a single unified institution offering academic programs (M.Sc. in Wildlife Science, PG Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management, Short Term Courses) alongside specialized research cells (Tiger Cell, Elephant Cell, Wildlife Forensic & Conservation Genetics Cell) and research laboratories (Wildlife Technology Lab, Wildlife Health Lab, Landscape Ecology Lab, RS & GIS Lab). The institute conducts conservation projects including Project GIB for Great Indian Bustard, tiger estimation programs, elephant corridor monitoring, and migratory species tracking. WII maintains information systems including M-STrIPES for tiger monitoring, ENVIS for environmental information, and various research databases supporting India's wildlife conservation efforts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project GIB: Conservation initiative for Great Indian Bustard (GIB) species recovery through captive breeding, artificial insemination, and the Jumpstart Approach for inter-state egg transfer.
• WII-C2C
• SACON

Products and services

• M.Sc. in Wildlife Science Two-year residential master's course imparting theoretical knowledge on concepts, principles, approaches, analytical skills and field techniques in Wildlife Science, affiliated with Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). Open to Indian, SAARC, and foreign nationals.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management Ten-month residential diploma course for in-service Indian Forest Service and State Forest Service Officers covering Conservation Biology, Tools and Techniques for Conserving Wildlife, Advanced Wildlife Management Practices, and Integrated Wildlife Management Planning. Costs borne by sponsoring State Government or agency per person.
• Short Term Courses One to three week practical training courses on thematic and technical aspects of wildlife conservation for forest department officers, zoo personnel, law enforcement, NGOs, educators, and armed forces. Includes specialized courses such as Certificate Course in Heritage Management, International Course on Heritage Conservation, Wildlife Enthusiasts Course, Course in Wildlife Trade & Forensics for Revenue Officers, and Certificate Course in Wildlife Management.
• Customized Courses and Trainings Customized short-term practical training courses tailored for specific organizational needs of forest department officers, zoo personnel, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, educators, and armed forces on wildlife conservation and management topics.
• PhD Programs in Wildlife Science Doctoral research programs for researchers pursuing advanced studies in wildlife science and conservation biology, affiliated with Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and other academic partners.
• M-STrIPES Software Monitoring System for Tigers-Intensive Protection and Ecological Surveillance (M-STrIPES) software platform for tiger reserve monitoring, data collection, and ecological surveillance, developed and deployed across tiger reserves in India.
• ENVIS Environmental Information System Environmental Information System providing biodiversity data and information resources on wildlife and protected areas management in India, operated as part of the Environmental Information System (ENVIS) network.
• Wildlife Forensic and Conservation Genetics Services Forensic and genetics laboratory services for wildlife species identification, poaching investigations, and conservation genetics research. Provides scientific evidence and genetic analysis for wildlife crime cases and species management.
• Wildlife Conservation Research and Advisory Services Project-based research, consultancy, and policy advisory services for various wildlife conservation and management projects including tiger population estimation, elephant corridor assessments, species recovery programs, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and ecological risk assessments for infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 155% surge in Madhya Pradesh tiger population from 308 to 785 between 2014 and 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wildlife Trust of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Joint initiative for Caracal conservation in Jaisalmer border region. Wildlife Trust launching community-based pilot project while WII conducts habitat research. Includes setting up goat bank and motion-sensing cameras.
• Izzatnagar Railway DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Deployment of AI-powered Intrusion Detection System along 24-kilometre railway corridor near Lalkuan, Uttarakhand to prevent elephant-train collisions. Sensors connected to buried optical fiber cables detect elephant movements within 500-metre radius and send real-time alerts.
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Collaborative study on wildlife corridor usage along Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. WII deployed camera traps and acoustic recorders to monitor wildlife movement through underpasses. Released joint report documenting 18 species and 60 elephant crossings. Partnership critical for balancing infrastructure development with wildlife conservation.
• Rajasthan Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026Joint initiative under Project GIB for Great Indian Bustard conservation. Three chicks born through artificial insemination at breeding centres in Jaisalmer. WII provides scientific expertise and AI technology while forest department provides field operations and habitat management.
• Gujarat Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026First inter-state Jumpstart conservation initiative for GIB. Fertilized egg transported 770 km from Rajasthan's breeding centre to Kutch, Gujarat, successfully hatching into chick. Coordinated by Ministry of Environment along with both state forest departments and WII.
• Houbara FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2026Collaboration for GIB rewilding tunnel training program at Ramdevra, Jaisalmer. Foundation specialists work with WII and Rajasthan forest department to condition birds to avoid humans and dogs, locate food independently, and survive without human support.
• Tamil Nadu's Environment, Climate Change, and Forests DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Satellite telemetry study on Olive Ridley turtles launched in January 2026. Two turtles tagged off Chennai coast to track migration patterns and nesting behaviour. Study aims to inform conservation efforts for Tamil Nadu's nesting beaches.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry providing core funding and mandate. WII operates as autonomous institution under MoEFCC with mandate to build capacity through training, education and research, and advise Central and State Governments in wildlife matters.
• Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation for M.Sc. Wildlife Science course. AcSIR established as Institution of National Importance to maximize qualified researchers and professionals in science and engineering domains. WII course affiliated with AcSIR for degree certification.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE): An autonomous government body under MoEFCC focused on forestry research and education. Highly comparable as a sister institution within India's environmental research ecosystem, with overlapping mandate on habitat ecology, forestry, and biodiversity training.
• National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS): A TIFR-affiliated research institution in Bangalore with strong programs in wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation genetics. Comparable to WII on academic research, doctoral training, and conservation-focused science, with shared interest in technology and AI for biodiversity.
• Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS): One of India's oldest conservation science organizations focused on ornithology, natural history research, and conservation education. Comparable to WII on Indian biodiversity research, publications, and conservation training, with overlapping focus areas like bird migration and habitat studies.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) - Centre for Ecological Sciences: Premier Indian academic institution conducting ecological and wildlife research with a faculty-and-students model. Comparable to WII on research output, doctoral training, and frontier conservation science, especially in landscape ecology and species biology.
• Wildlife Trust of India: India's leading wildlife conservation NGO focused on species recovery, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and policy advocacy. WII partners with WTI on caracal conservation and similar projects, and WTI operates many of the same species protection programs at the field level.
• Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS): An India-based conservation research and training organization with strong academic affiliations. Comparable to WII on wildlife research, capacity building, and conservation science rigor, with overlap in publications and field training programs.

Broad incumbents

• World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF-India): India arm of the global WWF network engaged in species conservation, policy advisory, and field projects. Comparable to WII on conservation program delivery, species recovery initiatives, and stakeholder engagement with state forest departments.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): A global conservation organization running field conservation programs, training, and wildlife research. Comparable to WII on the dimensions of conservation science, zoological expertise, and government advisory, though WCS operates as a global NGO with a private/donor funding model.
• Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute: A global conservation research and training institution within the Smithsonian. Comparable as a nodal research and training hub producing both academic outputs and field conservation outcomes, with a similar structure of cross-cutting research cells and labs.
• IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature: Global conservation authority producing the Red List and international conservation policy frameworks. WII contributes to IUCN assessments and aligns with its species classification work, making IUCN a strategic peer in the conservation science and policy ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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