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series Biodiversity Conservation

World Wetlands Day

SDM Bulandshahr took part in the
event.

The keynote was delivered by Mr.
G. Asok Kumar DG, NMCG who
spoke about the recent recognition
of Namami Gange as one of the 10
flagship restoration programs by the
United Nations (UN) and reflected
on the importance of wetlands in
river rejuvenation. Wetland Mitras
and Ganga Praharis shared their
experiences on working for wetland
conservation. The program ended
with all participants signing a pledge
for wetland conservation and a
group photo.

As part of the event, a team of
National Mission for Clean Ganga was ‘It’s time for Restoration of NMCG and other officials led by
(NMCG) along with Wildlife Institute Wetlands’. DG, NMCG visited the Biodiversity
of India (WII) observed the World Park, Ramghat, Bulandshahr
Wetlands Day on 2nd february During the event, the importance of (BPRB) on february 1st feb,
2023. The celebration was held at wetland conservation was discussed, 2023 to monitor the construction
Seesh Mahal, Narora, Upper Ganga and the recent recognition of progress of the park under the
Namami Gange as one of the 10 Namami Gange Program. DG,
Ramsar Site (UGRS), Bulandshahr flagship restoration programs by the NMCG also led the team to a visit
and consisted of various events United Nations (UN) was appraised. to Nuclear Power Corporation of
such as a drawing competition for India Limited (NPCIL), Narora,
school children, training on Wetland Various dignitaries including Mr. and had a discussion with Director,
Health Assessment etc. A gathering G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NPCIL regarding the usage of
of over 100 people including Ganga NMCG, Mr. Suresh Babu, Director treated waste water in place of
Praharis, Wetland Mitras, and local - Rivers, Wetlands and Water water from river Ganga and its
stakeholders was witnessed. The Policy, WWf, Dr. Sandeep Behera, conservation measures in the power
representatives of the State forest Consultant, Biodiversity, NMCG, plant. A visit to the Ganga Aqualife
Department, Uttar Pradesh were Mr. Ganga Prasad, Conservator of Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre,
also present. The theme of the event forest, and Ms. Priyanka Goyal, Narora was also conducted.

DG, NMCG visit to BPRB DG, NMCG interaction with APCCF, SFD - UP Visit to The Ganga Aqualife Rescue and
Rehabilitation Centre, Narora

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