| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Location | Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun |
| Inaugurated by | Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C. R. Paatil |
| Projects Launched | Aquatic biodiversity conservation projects under Namami Gange |
| New Center | Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and Other Rivers |
| Facilities | Labs for ecotoxicology, aquatic ecology, spatial ecology, and microplastics analysis |
| Dolphin Rescue Ambulance | Equipped for rapid, scientific emergency response for Ganga dolphins |
| Indian Skimmer Conservation Project | Collaboration with Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) |
| Species Protection | Conservation plans for Gangetic Dolphin and Hilsa fish |
| Biodiversity | Ganga basin home to over 2,500 species of flora and fauna |
| Namami Gange Phase II | Focus shifts to include Gyan Ganga (research) and Arth Ganga (economic sustainability) |
| Significance | Scientific hub for long-term monitoring, research, and policy support |
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