The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats for the 15th Finance Commission cycle for an overall outlay of Rs. 2602.98 crores. The said scheme includes sub-components.
Category: Environment
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats
Cabinet approves India’s membership of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of India to become a member country of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) by signing and ratification of the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Key points
CMFRI unit designated seaweed research centre of excellence
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation. About Seaweed
Southern Birdwing-India’s second largest butterfly species
India’s second largest butterfly species, Southern Birdwing, has been found on the satellite campus of The American College between Chathirapatti and Kadavur in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
Chokramudi Hills Neelakurinji
According to a recent report, Chokramudi Hills (Kerala), where Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) bloomed in 2014, is facing a serious threat of encroachment ahead of the next anticipated flowering season in 2026.
Golden Langurs face population decline amid loss of habitat
According to a recent findings, the golden langur, a rare primate species endemic to the Indo-Bhutan border region, is facing a severe threat of extinction due to rapid habitat loss and deforestation in Assam. About Golden langurs
Myristica swamp forest discovered in Maharashtra
A group of researchers recently discovered a Myristica swamp forest in Kumbral, Maharashtra, which is protected by the local community. About Myristica swamp forest
Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (Swachh Vayu Diwas) was observed on 7 September at Jaipur.
India’s first conservation and breeding centre for Asian King Vultures
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on 6 September inaugurated India’s first conservation and breeding centre for the Asian King Vultures in Bharivaisi, Campierganj Range of the Gorakhpur forest division.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu host most number of butterfly species in Western Ghats
A study was published in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society on the updated distribution and population status of butterflies. Key highlights of study
India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’
India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’ was undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district. What is Teal Carbon? Study highlights
Core Zone of tiger reserve
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) — the apex body tasked with tiger conservation-has asked 19 States to “prioritise” the removal of villagers who are residents in the core tiger zones.
Carrhotus piperus-A new species of jumping spider
A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, has been identified in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu. It brings the number of known Carrhotus species in India to 10, and to 37 globally.
Uttar Pradesh launches Operation Bhediya to capture Indian Gray Wolves
According to media reports, over 35 villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich are on high alert after a pack of wolves killed at least seven children and a woman in the past one-and-a-half months. About Indian Gray Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)
International Whale Shark Day
August 30 has been declared as the International Whale Shark Day by the host of the Second International Whale Shark Conference, National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), Mexico. About whale shark (Rhincodon typus)