The National Centre for River Research (NCRR) is playing a crucial role in strengthening India’s river conservation efforts by generating scientific evidence on river biodiversity and ecological health. Operating in project mode under the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the Centre is supported by the National Mission for Clean…
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River Rejuvenation Shows Progress Under Namami Gange, NRCP
India’s sustained efforts toward river rejuvenation and pollution abatement are yielding measurable results, with significant improvement reported in the water quality of the River Ganga and steady progress across other major river basins. The Centre informed Parliament that large-scale investments under the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation…
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Second Nationwide Dolphin Survey Begins from Bijnor
Bijnor: India on Friday commenced the second nationwide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step forward in strengthening conservation of the country’s river ecosystems under Project Dolphin. The initiative follows the release of the results of the first nationwide dolphin population estimation…