The Chambal River flows through some districts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, with the majority of its course being in Madhya Pradesh near the border, spanning approximately 435 kilometers. The Chambal River is home to several aquatic creatures such as crocodiles, gharials, and dolphins. To determine the number of aquatic creatures in the Chambal River, a survey is conducted every year in February. This year, experts in aquatic life will begin a survey specifically for counting crocodiles in the Chambal River on February 14. The findings will be reported to the government.
According to the 2023 survey, the Chambal River is inhabited by various aquatic creatures, including 2108 gharials, 878 crocodiles, 96 dolphins, and others. It is said that there may be a significant increase in the number of crocodiles compared to the previous year. In 1978, the Chambal River’s 960-kilometer area was declared the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. Since then, around 200 eggs are collected from the river every year, and the hatchlings are raised in an artificial environment at the Deori Gharial Rehabilitation Center. After three years, they are released back into the Chambal River.
The population of gharials has been steadily increasing in the Chambal River. Therefore, this year, not only the officials from the Chambal Sanctuary in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh but also wildlife experts from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh will conduct a survey of aquatic creatures in the Chambal River, starting on February 14. The survey will be completed within 10 days. In addition to experts from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, experts from the Indian Wildlife Institute and other organizations will also be present during the survey.
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