Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released 6 crocodiles brought from Van Vihar in Narmadanagar, Khandwa, into the Mother Narmada River. This initiative is an important step towards promoting wildlife conservation in the state and development of Omkareshwar Sanctuary.
Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the state government is committed to the conservation of all living beings. It is our cultural and environmental responsibility to restore crocodiles, considered to be the vehicle of Mother Narmada, in their natural habitat. On Thursday, after performing puja in Narmadanagar (Punasa) of Khandwa district, the Chief Minister released 6 crocodiles brought from Van Vihar, Bhopal in the clean waters of Mother Narmada River. This initiative is part of the ongoing wildlife conservation programs in the state.
Narmada’s ecosystem will be strengthened by the presence of crocodiles
The Chief Minister said that Narmada River is extremely suitable for the habitat of crocodiles. Their presence will strengthen the river’s ecosystem and water flow. Crocodiles are an important link in the aquatic ecosystem and their conservation is essential for the balance of water sources.
Wildlife conservation will get a new direction in the state
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that conservation and promotion of wildlife and aquatic animals is being continuously increased in Madhya Pradesh. He said that in Indian culture humans and wildlife are dependent on each other, hence conservation of all types of creatures is our common responsibility.
Plan of Omkareshwar Sanctuary: Forest Department gave detailed information
Forest Department officials presented a detailed action plan related to the proposed Omkareshwar Sanctuary before Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. It is noteworthy that the total area of Khandwa General Forest Division is 2,83,773.23 hectares, in which the area of the proposed Omkareshwar Sanctuary will be 61,407.09 hectares. This includes Punasa, Mundi, Chandgarh and Baldi ranges of Khandwa forest division. At the same time, Satwas, Kotaphod, Punjapura and Udayanagar areas of Dewas forest division will also be included in this sanctuary.
Indira Sagar area becomes safe habitat for crocodiles
The Chief Minister said that in the backwater area of Indira Sagar Project, a suitable environment is available for the conservation and promotion of the crocodile, the vehicle of Mother Narmada. The area has ideal conditions for the reproduction and protection of aquatic organisms.