In a landmark move for wildlife conservation, the Prime Minister released the first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report on March 3, 2025, during the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife held at Sasan Gir, Junagadh district.
Key Highlights of the Riverine Dolphin Estimation 2025
✅ Total Dolphins Counted: 6,327
✅ Survey Coverage: 28 rivers across 8 states
✅ Survey Effort: 3,150 man-days covering 8,500+ km
✅ Top States with Highest Dolphin Populations:
- Uttar Pradesh (highest)
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Assam
