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Time of India
11 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Dudhwa to get two rhino rehabilitationareas; Rs 1.5 crore approved for project
Lucknow: In a major step towards wildlife protection, the Uttar Pradesh govt has approved the establishment of two new Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRAs) in Dudhwa National Park, Lakhimpur. Under the forest and wildlife department's ambitious plan, a budget of Rs 1.5 crore was allocated for the project. This fund will be utilised for the long-term preservation of the natural habitats of rhinos and other endangered species, training personnel for wildlife monitoring, and procuring essential medicines and equipment. Additionally, a portion of the funds will be dedicated to raising awareness among local communities about the importance of rhino and wildlife conservation. According to Dudhwa National Park's deputy director Rangaraju, these new centres, RRA-3 and RRA-4, will follow the earlier models of RRA-1 and RRA-2 and facilitate close monitoring of rhinos in semi-wild environments, enabling them to thrive naturally in their habitat. The initiative will also benefit other endangered species in the area. Of the total funds, Rs 1.27 crore will be used for the maintenance of natural habitats, water bodies, and favourable vegetation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Internet Deals for Your Home – 2025 Edition Search7 Learn More Undo An additional Rs 7 lakh has been set aside for wildlife medicines and chemicals, Rs 4.8 lakh for major construction work, and Rs 3 lakh for minor civil work. Moreover, Rs 7 lakh will be used for the procurement of monitoring devices, machinery, and other necessary equipment. The project's overarching goal is not just to conserve rhino habitats, but also to strengthen surveillance systems to curb poaching and the illegal trade of rhino parts. Training programmes will also be organised to involve and sensitise local communities towards conservation efforts.
India Gazette
16 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh: Forest and Wildlife Department launches plan to preserve natural habitats of Rhinos and other endangered wildlife species
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Forest and Wildlife Department of Uttar Pradesh has launched an ambitious plan aimed at preserving the natural habitats of rhinos and other endangered wildlife species, as per a release. As part of this initiative, two new Rhino Rehabilitation Centres (RRCs) will be developed in the Dudhwa National Park located in Lakhimpur. A total of Rs 1.5 crore has been allocated for this project. The funds will be used for long-term habitat conservation, staff training, procurement of medicines and equipment, and community awareness efforts regarding wildlife protection. Additionally, the Forest and Wildlife Department has undertaken a comprehensive conservation project in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh with a focus on the long-term preservation of natural habitats for rhinos and other threatened wildlife. This project will be implemented specifically in Dudhwa National Park. The primary goal is to ensure sustainable measures for the protection of rhinos' natural habitats. According to Deputy Director of Dudhwa National Park, Rangaraju, Rs 1.5 crore has been sanctioned for the creation of two new natural enclosures - Rhino Rehabilitation Centres - within the park for the protection of rhinos and other endangered species. Previously, RRC-1 and RRC-2 were established in the national park. The upcoming centres, RRC-3 and RRC-4, will be modelled similarly and will provide open forest space under special monitoring to allow rhinos to thrive in a natural environment while maintaining their instinctive behaviours. These centres will also contribute to the conservation of other endangered species in the region. The Deputy Director stated that the allocated funds will be utilised across various conservation activities. Out of the total, Rs 1.27 crore will be used for maintaining the rhinos' natural habitat, including water bodies, suitable vegetation, and area upkeep. Approximately Rs 7 lakh has been earmarked for medicines and chemicals for wildlife, Rs 4.8 lakh for major construction activities, and Rs 3 lakh for minor infrastructure development. An additional Rs 7 lakh will be spent on monitoring equipment, machines, and necessary installations. The project also aims to strengthen anti-poaching surveillance and curb the illegal trade of rhino body parts. To achieve this, training programs will be organized to engage and educate the local communities about wildlife conservation. The Yogi government's initiative is expected to not only boost the population of rhinos in the state but also enhance the overall biodiversity of the Dudhwa region. (ANI)
CBS News
26-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Event combating hate is hosted at Acrisure Stadium
Hundreds of Allegheny County high school students teamed up at Acrisure Stadium Wednesday morning. It wasn't about football though, it was about combating hate and antisemitism. "I'm just excited to see what everyone's come up with," South Fayette High School senior Pranamya Rangaraju said. South Fayette was one of 26 area schools represented on Wednesday. "Maybe we'll get some inspiration here and we can take away some amazing things," Rangaraju said. These students came to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit last October. "The students have taken this back to their campuses and made it their own," Brette Steele, Eradicate Hate Global Summit president, said. The students have implemented a lot of things since then. "We had everyone in our school come to school dressed up in their traditional attire," Rangaraju said. "We essentially had a culture day, so we had people of different cultures bring in their food after school," West Allegheny High School junior Brayden Presley said. Wednesday, part of the next steps included passing along what they've done. "They're sharing with one another all the different ways that they're finding success creating safer, kinder schools," Nick Haberman, founder of the LIGHT Education Initiative and Coordinator of Civic Engagement and Anti-Hate Education for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, said. Some of them wrote ideas on post it notes. They cross-pollinated as adults helped to facilitate. "What I'm hoping is the students come back to their campuses with even greater energy, motivation, and even inspiration," Steele said. Everyone here believes "the earlier, the better" when it comes to stopping hate. "Everything starts with the youth, the youth is our future," Presley said. And for students like Presley? They will waste no time trying to execute some of the things they've gathered after Wednesday. "We're looking to gather all of our ideas and put them into action this coming spring," Presley said.
