Indian Skimmer Conservation Project

Launched By

• Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Inaugurated By

Union Minister C.R. Patil

Species

Indian Skimmer

• Scientific Name: Rynchops albicollis
• IUCN Status: Endangered (EN)

Objective

• Protect river sandbars (nesting habitats)
• Community participation

Project Areas

• Chambal River
• Upper Ganga
• Prayagraj
• Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary

Other Species Protected

• Black-bellied Tern
• River Tern
• River Lapwing
• Great Thick-knee
• Little Tern
• Little Pratincole

UPSC Importance

• India hosts nearly 90% of global Indian Skimmer population.