Chhattisgarh's innovative approach: Linking Ramayan's Jatayu to vulture conservation efforts
Published On : 2024-11-16T15:24:03+0530 [ IST ] |
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The Chhattisgarh Forest Department is launching initiatives to protect vultures. The department will leverage the story of Jatayu from the Ramayana to raise awareness.
Given that Lord Ram’s maternal home is Chhattisgarh we aim to evoke public sentiment by linking vultures to this revered narrative even though vultures are not hunted in Chhattisgarh as they are in Africa
The Forest Department has announced several initiatives to bolster vulture conservation in the state. These include efforts to connect public sentiment with vultures to encourage sensitivity toward their conservation plans to reintroduce the white-rumped vulture in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Prem Kumar Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) stressed these efforts at the Vulture Conservation Symposium organised by the forest department. "We are committed to making vulture conservation a priority by fostering public awareness, introducing white-rumped vultures to Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary and collaborating with stakeholders
The symposium brought together researchers, students and senior Forest Department officials for in-depth discussions on vulture conservation. Experts from renowned organisations like WWF Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), SACON Bird Count India and SAVE presented insights into the current status of vultures
Data from vulture census efforts in Chhattisgarh were shared with special recognition given to initiatives at Indravati Tiger Reserve(ITR) in Bijapur and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR). Conservation measures such as "vulture restaurants" and "vulture-safe zones" are being
Sundeep Balaga, Deputy Director of Indravati Tiger Reserve estimated that Chhattisgarh’svulture population is varying between 200-300 with approximately 175 found in Indravati alone.
The event was attended by senior Forest Department officials including R. K. Singh (Retired PCCF), Arun Kumar (APCCF), Satovisha Samajdar (CCF), Dhammasheel Ganveer (Director Jungle Safari Raipur), U. R. Ganesh (Deputy Director Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Researchers and students actively engaged in discussions about the challenges of vulture conservation and its significance. The symposium served as a platform to promote conservation efforts and inspire participants to contribute to this vital cause.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The Chhattisgarh Forest Department is launching initiatives to protect vultures. The department will leverage the story of Jatayu from the Ramayana to raise awareness.
Given that Lord Ram’s m
