India has over 6,300 river dolphins says first-ever estimation report

During the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Sasan Gir in Junagadh district, the Prime Minister released the report of the first-ever riverine dolphin estimation conducted in the country, which estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins. This pioneering effort involved surveying 28 rivers across eight states, with 3,150 man-days dedicated to covering over 8,500 kilometres. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest numbers,



followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. 

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of awareness of dolphin conservation through the involvement of the local population and villagers in these areas. He emphasized the role of eco-tourism in wildlife conservation and stressed the need for improved travel and connectivity for wildlife tourism.