Rajasthan Forest Department Plans Turtle Conservation | The Rajasthan forest department is planning will launch a project for conservation of turtles in the state. The department aims to protect rich aquatic biodiversity of the chambal river and preserve all those species which act as natural cleaning agents. Many turtles, being carnivorous, can help scavenging and […]
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In view of the colossal damage to environment by developmental activities people are now concerned about the environmental impact of developmental projects. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) enables the decision makers to analyse the effect of developmental activities on the environment, if any well before the developmental project is implement. The goal of EIA is to
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Rajasthan State Government has reconstituted State Wildlife Board with 13 members. The Board will be headed by chief minister Ashok Gehlot. The board has been reconstituted for effective implementation of wildlife projects and efficient management of protected areas. The tenure of State Wildlife Board has been kept as 3 years. Rajasthan State Wildlife Board has
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The intensity and frequency of human-wildlife conflicts has escalated in recent decades due to the exponential increase in the human population over the past century and the subsequent encroachment of human activities on wilderness areas. In Rajasthan, the leopard is the most common carnivore involved in conflicts with humans. Human Wildlife Conflict In simple terms,
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Popularly known as the desert state of India, Rajasthan is largely water deficit yet there are incidents of flood and there are flood prone areas in the state. In last 30 years, there have been multiple instances of floods in Rajasthan. Flood Prone Areas of Rajasthan The flood prone areas in Rajasthan include Ajmer, Barmer,
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