Environment News

Dolphin Friends Initiative

April 26 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 50 0

The Forest Department in Prayagraj launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to conserve the endangered Ganges River dolphin.
It is a community-based initiative to monitor dolphin movement, breeding, and habitat conditions in rivers.
The aim is to protect dolphins during the breeding season (monsoon) and create awareness through local participation.
Fishermen and boatmen are actively involved, along with researchers and teachers, in scientific monitoring.
The initiative supports programmes like Project Dolphin and highlights dolphins as indicators of river ecosystem health.