Migratory birds unique identity of Gujarat, conserve them: Minister

The seminar-cum-workshop was organised by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, an autonomous body functioning under the aegis of the Gujarat forest division.

The seminar will be followed by a four-day workshop from January 3 to 6 at Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, a wetland on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city, which is designated as wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an international treaty.

Bera appealed the gathering to resolve to do even better for development of wetlands and conservation of waterfowls, which depend on such ecosystems for their existence, an official release said.

Nityanand Srivastava, principal chief conservator of forests and chief wildlife warden of Gujarat, said that Rs1 crore has been earmarked for the development of wetlands and periodically, grants for this purpose have been increased, demonstrating the state government’s commitment to conserve wetlands.