NRCD-Wildlife institute of India

The project activities was highlighted in the Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on
Guidelines for National River Conservation Plan & DPR Preparation organised by NRCD,MoJS. Hon’ble secretary Ms. Debashree Mukherjee (DoWR,RD&GR) and project Director Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, DG NMCG appreciated the project activities.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

WII-NRCD Team had a meeting with the Deputy commissioner, Godavari river conservation cell of Maharashtra municipal corporation to discuss issues of the Godavari River.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

Ecotoxicological sampling of the River Mahanadi performed from the upper stretch is continued by Mr. Pawan Kumar Patel, During their study, they have found that lots of anthropogenic activities are creating disturbances in the normal functioning of the river. At many of the sites it was found that there was a direct discharge of village/city's wastewater, sand mining, burning of dead bodies, direct throwing of solid plastic waste, immersion of idols statues, bathing and washing of clothes using shampoos, soaps, detergents,, agricultural runoffs, etc. These all activities are leading towards the deterioration thereby affecting the aquatic life inhabiting.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

Ongoing present status of the Mahanadi River, from the middle stretch of the river Mahanadi. Presence of pollutants has been observed by the WII-NRCD Ecotoxicology survey team. The survey team has collected three matrix samples of water, sediment and fish (Biota) from different sites. The present status of the river Mahanadi is not in good condition due to the points sources and non-point sources etc.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

A river survey has been initiated to assess the biodiversity profile of the Cauvery River in Karnataka. The survey is currently focusing on non-protected areas of the river. Thus far, the team has recorded a variety of taxa, including some endemic species..Additionally, the team has been monitoring water quality parameters in the specified river segments.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

A team of WII-NRCD researchers conducted a detailed survey through the Upper and Middle zone of the Periyar River basin. The team observed the low water in river basin in upper zone in comparison to previous year assesment. Also moderate to high level of anthropogenic pressure around the river basin. Power plant Construction work observed at pannamkutty in upper zone.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

The Ecotoxicological team of Wildlife Institute of India, Dr. Neeraj Pandey and Mr. Pawan Kumar Patel is going through the survey and sampling of the River Mahanadi in the Orissa state followed by Chattisgarh state. During the survey it was observed that at many of the sites, the anthropogenic pressure is at its utmost level that is directly affecting the aquatic life, the riparian vegetation, and even the human life inhabiting around. There are multiple sources for the deterioration.
While talking to the local people of the respective areas/sites, the team noted down certain points related to the productivity of crops and the quality of drinking water.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

Dr. Ruchi Badola, Dean, Wildlife Institute of India gave a TedX talk on Future young leaders in making at the Welham Boys School, Dehradun. She gave examples from our work on Ganga Praharis taking on the conservation work for ecological restoration of Ganga River by bringing positive behavioral changes and nurturing leadership among common people, particularly children.
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

A sensitization workshop was conducted for Athgarh Forest Division, Cuttack.
Dr. JD Pati and Co PI Dr. SA Hussain was present during the workshop.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
Ashok Babu

A visit to Mahanadi River
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
Wildlife Institute of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu

A sensitization programme was conducted in Paramhans village, Cuttack along the Mahanadi River, Cuttack. People were being sensitized about the importance of rivers under the NRCD Project. Village Sarpanch and local health officer along with 30 people participated in the programme.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
Ashok Babu

Ongoing present status from the middle stretch of the Narmada River. Presence of pollutants has been observed by the WII-NRCD Ecotoxicology survey team. The survey team has collected three matrix samples of water, sediment and fish (Biota) from different sites. The present river status is so bad due to high anthropogenic activities of human settlements.
Wildlife Institute of India
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
NRCD-Wildlife institute of India
Ashok Babu