Environmentalist Calls for Halt on Seaplane Operations to Preserve Ecological Balance
Environmental activist Vinod Prasad Juglan voices opposition to seaplane operations at Pashulok Ganga Barrage, citing threats to endangered species and local ecology. He warns that turbulence and noise could disrupt aquatic life and increase human-wildlife conflict. Juglan urges the government to prioritize pilgrimage over adventure tourism to preserve cultural heritage.
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Environmental advocate Vinod Prasad Juglan has voiced strong opposition to the initiation of seaplane operations at Pashulok Ganga Barrage, citing potential ecological harm.
Juglan warned that the seaplane activity could destabilize the habitat for endangered species like the Gangetic dolphin and Golden Mahseer, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict.
Emphasizing the Ganga's cultural and religious significance, he urged authorities to reevaluate the project, advocating for a focus on pilgrimage development over adventure tourism.
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