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Dolphins Fight Pollution: A River Health Signal
6 Oct
Summary
- Ganga dolphin conservation campaign launched on National Dolphin Day.
- River pollution, dams, and nets threaten the sensitive dolphin species.
- Youth and local communities urged to help maintain river purity.
On National Dolphin Day, the Society for Conservation of Nature (SCON) initiated a campaign to protect the Ganga dolphin, India's national aquatic animal. The organization conducted awareness programs in schools, featuring activities like painting and slogan-writing to instill environmental responsibility in young students.
Dr. Rajeev Chauhan, SCON secretary-general, emphasized that the Ganga dolphin is a crucial indicator of the health of rivers and aquatic ecosystems. Principals Manju Bhadauria and Reena Yadav pointed to rising river pollution, dam construction, declining water flow, and nylon nets as primary threats pushing this sensitive species towards endangerment. They stressed that the dolphin's safety is directly linked to the cleanliness and vitality of our rivers.
Principals and teachers urged active community and youth participation, alongside government initiatives like Project Dolphin. They called for collective action to ensure the uninterrupted flow and purity of rivers, encouraging citizens, fishing communities, and students to pledge to make rivers plastic-free.
