Dolphin Friends Initiative:
The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring.Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered Gangetic river.Aim is to protect and monitor the endangered Ganges river dolphin, especially during sensitive breeding seasons like the monsoon,to create awareness among local communities and build a participatory conservation model for long-term river ecosystem protection.
