Rapid Fire
National Dolphin Research Centre
- 25 Nov 2024
- 2 min read
The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Patna has faced inactivity months after its inauguration, underscoring significant challenges and initiatives in conserving the Gangetic River Dolphin.
- Despite its establishment, the center remains non-operational due to a lack of necessary equipment and skilled personnel.
- NDRC was inaugurated in 2024 and dedicated to researching and conserving the Gangetic River dolphin.
- It is located strategically near the Ganga River and aims to facilitate studies on dolphin behaviour, habitat, and conservation threats.
- Initiatives for Gangetic Dolphin Conservation:
- Project Dolphin
- Conservation Action Plan for the Gangetic Dolphin: It was prepared by the National Ganga River Basin Authority, detailing specific actions for habitat protection, community involvement, and mitigation of human-dolphin conflicts.
- The plan includes conducting surveys to assess dolphin populations and threats while promoting awareness among local communities.
- Protection Status:
- IUCN: Endangered
- Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES): Appendix I
- Convention on Migratory Species (CMS): Appendix I
Read more: India's First Dolphin Research Centre
