A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Whale Shark Conservation Programme

The scheme aims to protect the endangered Whale Shark, the world's largest fish, along the Gujarat coast, a crucial breeding site. It mitigates threats from fishing by providing compensation for damaged nets and cultivates a strong conservation ethic among local fishermen and the broader public.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Whale Shark Conservation Programme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Gujarat
States and UTsGujarat
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFishermen, Whale, Shark, Compensation, Marine, Wildlife

Before you apply

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