Goa announces Rs 75,000 reward for rescue of whale sharks

Govt launches project to conserve whale sharks, other marine species

NT Reporter Panaji In an attempt to boost marine conservation efforts, the state government has announced the highest compensation package in India for fishermen of Goa who cut their nets to free entangled whale sharks as well as all other schedule I marine species, offering Rs 75,000 per incident – significantly higher than similar schemes in Kerala and Gujarat that provide a maximum of Rs 50,000. Chief Conservator of Forests Praveen Kumar Ragh…

Goa announces Rs 75,000 reward for rescue of whale sharks

Panaji, Aug 30 (PTI) Fishermen or individuals in Goa will be rewarded Rs 75,000 if they rescue and release whale sharks and other endangered marine species, state forest minister Vishwajit Rane said on Saturday.Speaking on the occasion of International Whale Shark Day (August 30), Rane said the initiative is aimed at strengthening marine conservation efforts in the coastal state.He announced the launch of the ‘Whale Shark Conservation Project’, …