January 14, 2026 4:06 PM
Jal Shakti Minister inaugurates new aquatic biodiversity conservation initiatives under Namami Gange Mission
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Wednesday inaugurated a series of aquatic biodiversity conservation initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun and reiterated the Centre’s commitment to treating rivers as living ecosystems rather than just water channels. During the programme, the Minister launched the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and other rivers, a dedicated facility jointly developed with the Wildlife Instit...