Participatory Dolphin Conservation in Natural Habitat and Livelihood improvement (NEP/OP3/2/07/12)

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Project Details & Results

Wildlife experts believed that Dolphins (Platanista gangetica) are found in the major river of Koshi, Narayani and Karnali and the number is very small. But the community members in Far west Terai have different view. Plenty of Dolphins are seen playing in the Mohana River one of the Tributaries of the Karnali river during rainy season. The locals also argue that Bardahawa Ghat of Mohana river is the ideal place where one can enjoy the dolphin playing from a very close range.

The project tries to aware the local community about the importance of the conservation of Dolphin and banning the use of bigger net to fish and use of poison and electrict currnt for fishing. The poject also tries to improve the livlihood of local people by initiating ferrying of boat and wild boar farming.

Notable Community Participation
12 dolphin conservation sub centre incuding over 150 members will be mobilised for the conservation awareness of Dolphin

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Boat for ferrying in the Mohana river, wild boar farming and erection of view tower are the major activities which promote the livelihood of local people

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Raji (the fisherman tribe), Tharu and Desi communities will participate in the project.

Mr Bijay Shrestha receiving WWF Abraham Conservation Award 2007

Dolphin in the Mohana River

Mr Vjjay Shrestha receiving Environment Conservation Award 2009

Mr Vjjay Shrestha receiving Environment Conservation Award a 2009