Jaipur: Aquatic life on the Chambal River in Rajasthan is expected to get a new lease because the rejuvenation plan is happening in Ganga lines.
The river, which is home to dolphin species, crocodiles, nine species, nine species of turtles and many others, will be preserved under the name Gange program.
For the same, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) on Monday held a workshop on ‘planning and management for conservation of aquatic species and maintenance of ecosystems in the Ganges’ river basin.
A senior official said, “With the help of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and Wii, the government has made a plan to save Chambal, the only river flowing throughout the year in Rajasthan.” After the proposal starts, strong attention will be given to reduce pollution in the river.
Also, there will be crackdown on illegal mining in areas where these aquatic creatures are found in large quantities.
Dr.
Ruchi Badola, Wii scientists said the national mission for Clean Ganga was formed to keep the clean ganga that passed five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Chambal River is an important link.
Overcoming workshops, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, the National Mission for Clean Ganga, stressed that the Chambal River is an important river of Ganges.
Regular and sustainable water flow in Chambal is also important.
The main secretary, the Department of Forest and Environment, Shreya Guha said, “Cooperation will be given by the Forestry Department for Ganga’s protection.
The Chambal River is relatively clean and because of this, the number of aquatic creatures that live in it increases.”