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New Project Approved to Protect Endangered Bird Habitats in Ganga Basin

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New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The 68th meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved a new project for the conservation of breeding habitats of endangered bird species in the Ganga basin, an official said on Monday. The project aims to protect breeding habitats of sandbar-nesting birds, including the Indian Skimmer, said the official from the Ministry of Jal Shakti.The Executive Committee, chaired by Director General, NMCG, Rajeev Kumar Mittal, emphasised …