Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Asias's First Dolphin Research Centre In Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Patna ahead of the Lok Sabha date announcement. NDRC is the first dolphin research centre in Asia and will serve as a gathering point for scientists and researchers dedicated to the study of Gangetic Dolphins, said Prem Kumar, state minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DEFCC).

Speaking about the same, Bandana Preyashi, Secretary-DEFCC said, "By providing a platform to understand dolphin behavior and conduct research, the centre is poised to yield significant results in the realm of Gangetic Dolphin conservation. NDRC stands as the first of its kind not only in India but across Asia."

She also added that the researchers will study different aspects of dolphin behavior in their natural habitat, studying factors such as food habits and adaptation to changing environments.

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"Furthermore, it will play a crucial role in training fishermen on methods to avoid inadvertently harming dolphins during fishing activities," she informed.

"Bihar will now emerge as a pivotal hub for research on Gangetic Dolphins, India's national aquatic animal, with the inauguration of the NDRC," Preyashi added further.

(With inputs from agency)