RIVERS & AQUATIC CONSERVATION
Ganga Action Plan
As Director of the Ganga Project, Dr. Ranjitsinh:
- Drafted India’s first National River Action Plan
- Promoted eco-friendly sewage treatment solutions
- Championed conservation of the Gangetic dolphin and river ecosystems
WILDLIFE LEGISLATION & POLICY
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Dr. Ranjitsinh was the principal architect of India’s first comprehensive wildlife legislation.
His work:
- Created legal protection for endangered species
- Established protected areas and enforcement mechanisms
- Banned trade in furs, reptile skins, primates, and endangered species
In 1997, he chaired the committee that reviewed and strengthened the Act through progressive amendments.
Director of Wildlife Preservation
As India’s first Director of Wildlife Preservation, he:
- Designed financial assistance schemes for protected areas
- Initiated captive breeding programmes for crocodilians
- Launched conservation initiatives for species such as:
- Manipur brow-antlered deer
- Nilgiri tahr
- Gharial and mugger crocodiles
- Helped expand India’s protected area network to over 500 national parks and sanctuaries