Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and NMCG launch project to protect Indian Skimmer and river birds in Ganga Basin

Exam-focused facts from the 22 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The project titled 'Safeguarding breeding habitats of Indian Skimmer and sympatric birds through monitoring and community participation in the Ganga Basin' was launched at Dehradun and inaugurated by Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil.
The project builds on BNHS’s successful conservation model in the National Chambal Sanctuary, where community participation significantly improved nesting success of riverine birds.
Local residents will be trained as Nest Guardians and River Guardians to protect nests, monitor bird populations, reduce local threats and assist in scientific data collection.