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A.Project LionTOPIC: General Studies 3
- Wildlife Conservation
According to June 5, 2020 census, the number of Asiatic lions have now risen by 29% over five years to an estimated 674 in the Gir forest region and other areas of coastal Saurashtra, Gujarat. During 2015, their population was 523 lions. Geographically, distribution area has also increased by 36%.
Asiatic Lion
As river dolphins act as indicators of healthy river ecosystems, their conservation would also ensure controlling river pollution and improving availability of fish and enhancing economies of local communities through sustainable fishery
Project Dolphin will aim at the protection and conservation of the Dolphins in the rivers and oceans of the country.
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