Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary

Overview Threats Dolphin Monitoring Rescue & Rehabilitation River Protection Community Conservation Awareness Programmes Research

A Sanctuary Built to Protect a River

VGDS exists to protect the Gangetic dolphin and the wider Ganga river ecosystem it depends on. Conservation work here spans monitoring dolphin populations, responding to rescue situations, protecting the river from pollution and disturbance, engaging local communities, and supporting research.

Field team assisting a dolphin during a rescue and rehabilitation exercise

Threats

Understand what endangers the sanctuary's dolphins and river ecosystem.

Dolphin Monitoring

Field surveys that track dolphin presence and distribution over time.

Rescue & Rehabilitation

How field teams respond when wildlife is in distress.

Research

Supporting research into Gangetic dolphin ecology and river biodiversity.

Community Conservation

Local guides, boat operators and fisher communities as conservation partners.

Awareness Programmes

Building dolphin-friendly habits among visitors and communities.

Dashboard

Conservation Dashboard

Only officially verified departmental figures are shown here. Where data has not yet been published, the indicator honestly shows "Data not available."

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Dolphin Population

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River Water Quality

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River Patrolling

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Rescue Operations

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Awareness Programmes

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Protected River Stretch

Stories

Conservation Stories

Illustrative examples of the Problem → Action → Result storytelling format; real stories will be published as verified departmental accounts.