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Indian Skimmer Conservation Project
January 22 , 2026
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- The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has launched a conservation project under the National Mission for Clean Ganga at Dehradun.
- The project aims to protect the endangered Indian Skimmer and its nesting habitats in the Ganga Basin.
- It focuses on river sandbars, which are vital nesting sites for Indian Skimmers and other river birds.
- Threats such as sand mining, changing river flows, and human disturbance are being addressed through monitoring, habitat protection, and community involvement.
- Local people will be trained as ‘Nest Guardians’ and ‘River Guardians’ to protect nests, monitor birds, reduce threats, and assist in data collection.
- The project also supports other declining river birds like the Black-bellied Tern, River Tern, River Lapwing, Great Thick-knee, Little Tern, and Little Pratincole.
- India hosts nearly 90% of the world’s Indian Skimmer population, making its conservation critical for the species’ survival.
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