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  1. Global report stresses on role of wild animals, #rewilding in #wetland conservation

    The study, released on #WorldWetlandsDay, outlines impactful evidence that reintroducing and protecting key wild animal species could be a game-changer in tackling #ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss, #InvasiveSpecies control, and #WaterSecurity challenges.

    by Mrityunjay Bose, 12 February 2025

    Excerpt: "A case study from #India led by Dr Samir Kumar Sinha, Chief Ecologist, Wildlife Trust of India, on the potential influences of #SarusCrane recovery on the wetland ecosystem services has recorded that the '#Sarus #crane holds cultural significance and thus provides cultural services in India. Its foraging behaviour – primarily digging for tubers and roots in muddy wetlands –creates ploughed patches that enhance plant diversity and support the growth of of less dominant plant species. The crane also benefits small-scale farming, as their nesting sites provide foundations for pioneer grasses instead of the typical reed and sedge, which allow the farmers to till, plough, and sow crops earlier,' the WTI said.

    "The Ganges River basin hosts diverse wetlands vital for biodiversity, including the culturally significant but vulnerable Sarus crane, which depends on both natural and man-made wetlands. Habitat destruction has forced these cranes to breed in rice paddies, despite lower breeding success.

    "The Sarus crane serves as a key indicator of wetland health. Conservation efforts in eastern #UttarPradesh by the #WildlifeTrustOfIndia have protected 700+ nests, leading to an 8 per cent annual population growth from 650 (2013) to 2,600 (2024)."

    Read more at: deccanherald.com/environment/g

    #SolarPunkSunday #WetlandConservation #RestoreWetlands #WildAnimals #biodiversity

  2. Temple Construction Meant Small Business Owners in Ayodhya Lost Money – and Hope

    While construction and painting are still ongoing in Ayodhya’s three main roads now known as the ‘Ram Path’, ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Path’ and ‘Bhakti Path’, an estimate of between 4,000 and 4,500 shops and homes reportedly have been broken down or displaced.

    #UttarPradesh #ayodhya #RamTemple #RamTempleInauguration #hindutva #livelihood #BJPStates #BJP #india

    thewire.in/rights/temple-const

  3. In UP, man-bird ‘friendship’ ends with case against him

    The sarus crane, usually found in wetlands, is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh and protected under Schedule 3 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. They are the world’s tallest flying birds, standing around 150 cm tall.

    #UttarPradesh #amethi #RaeBareli #MohammadArif #wildlife #SarusCrane #BJP #muslims #law #india

    indianexpress.com/article/citi

  4. The Valmiki Family in Hathras Defied Caste Order. Their Dead Daughter Paid the Price.

    The Hathras case, as it became known both in national and international media, played out in the exact same fashion as other cases of violence against Dalits, especially Dalit women, play out across the country.

    #hathras #UttarPradesh #HathrasRape #valmikis #dalits #dalit #CasteViolence #rape #ViolenceAgainstWomen #thakurs #casteism #caste #UPPolice #BJP #opinion #YashicaDutt #india

    thewire.in/caste/the-valmiki-f

  5. Hi folks! 👋

    I am Ranjith (he/him), a #CognitiveScience #researcher 🧠

    Currently designing #experiments based on #behavioral #GameTheory at the #DataScience and #AI Lab, Department of #ComputerScience, New York University AbuDhabi #NYUAbuDhabi #NYUAD #UAE (remote contract).

    Previously worked as a #Research Associate at the Department of #Neurology, National Institute of #MentalHealth and Neurosciences, #Neuroscience #NIMHANS #Bengaluru, where I investigated the role of #Bilingualism and #Education in delaying the onset of #dementia.

    Prior to that, I was in the #Language and #Cognition Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, #IITKanpur #IITK #UttarPradesh, where I worked in the areas of #VisualPerception #Psycholinguistics (Visual Word Recognition).

    I hold a Master's degree in Cognitive Science from the Centre of #Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences #CBCS, University of #Allahabad, #Prayagraj and a Bachelor's degree in #Electronics and #Communication #Engineering from Anna #University, Chennai, India.

    Before receiving my master's degree, I was in the third cohort of International #Fellowship in #Health #Technology #Assessment #HTA at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, #IITMadras #IITM #Chennai.

    I love #data, #theory, and bringing both together. I am interested in raising awareness of dementia. I also like to engage in #SystemsThinking and #DesignThinking to better understand #WickedProblems.

    I am passionate about #equity, #diversity, #inclusion, and #SocialJustice.

    I am #Indian 🇮🇳 by nationality, my family is from #TamilNadu, #India and I grew up speaking #Tamil at home. I am comfortable speaking in 🗣️ #Malayalam and #Hindi.

    Excited to be here! ❤️
    Nice to e-meet you everyone 👋

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