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India’s Project dolphin                                         

17th March, 2022 Economy

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Context: Project Dolphin ground situation remained unchanged, with work yet to begin.

Project Dolphin

  • It aims at the conservation and protection of the Dolphins in rivers and oceansof the country. 
  • It involves conservation of Dolphins and the aquatic habitat through the use of modern technology—specially in enumeration and anti-poaching activities. 
  • It will engage the fishermenand other rivers and ocean dependent population and will strive for improving the livelihood of the local communities.
  • It will help in the mitigation of pollution in rivers and the oceans.
  • It will give a boost to biodiversity, create employment opportunitiesand act as a centre of attraction for tourism.

                                                                                            

 https://indianexpress.com/article/india/project-dolphin-minister-pulls-up-officials-over-slow-pace-of-work-7821699/