GOI hails KURMA mobile app to conserve Indian Turtles.

19 July 2020. Introduction: A mobile based application called KURMA was launched on 23 May 2020- the World Turtle Day. Union Minister for Environment hailed the  KURMA application to track and report turtles. Highlights of the app: The application, is developed by the Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival […]

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Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone

2 March, 2020 The Centre on 2nd March 2020 declared the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, as eco-sensitive zone. Highlights: Madhya Pradesh government has been directed to prepare a Zonal Master Plan. This plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, […]

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