Jal Shakti Minister Reviews NMCG-WII Ganga Projects

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, reviewed projects by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in New Delhi, focusing on freshwater biodiversity and river health. He praised the efforts, launched a digital platform, and released knowledge products.

Key Highlights

• Conservation Plan: WII, with NMCG, uses a six-pronged strategy for Ganga, including a monitoring center, species restoration, capacity building, rescue centers, community programs, and education.
• Digital Platform: Launched www.rivres.in, a dashboard with river data for Ganga, Mahanadi, and more.
• Knowledge Products: Released Hydrophytes: Green Lungs of Ganga (Volumes I & II) and macrofauna protocols.
• Community Role: Over 5,000 Ganga Praharis, including women, support conservation efforts.
• River Surveys: 12,000-km survey across 22 rivers using SONAR and GPS.
• Project Dolphin: Promotes dolphin conservation and eco-tourism.

Minister’s Remarks

Shri C. R. Patil lauded the NMCG-WII partnership, proposed a Ganga Prahari Conclave, and suggested Mugger crocodile conservation.

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