Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has emphasized the need to prioritize the protection and management of aquatic wildlife just as much as terrestrial species. He directed that, if necessary, a separate officer should be appointed for this task, who would oversee the census and management of aquatic species. Dr. Yadav made these remarks while presiding over the 29th Meeting of the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board at the Mantralaya on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Forest and Environment Shri Dilip Ahirwar, Wildlife Board Member and Betul MLA Shri Hemant Khandelwal, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dr. Rajesh Rajora, Additional Chief Secretary for Forests Shri Ashok Varnwal, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Shri Aseem Shrivastava, and Board Members including Shri Mohan Nagar, Dr. Narayan Vyas, Dr. Sudesh Baghmare, and Dr. Ravichandran.