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2 July 2026

Arunachal Pradesh fish conservation initiative

This community-led conservation initiative serves as a relevant case study for sustainable development and biodiversity protection, though it is too localized to be the subject of a direct UPSC question.

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Notes

  • The Sangno clan of Arunachal Pradesh has initiated a conservation project for the Schizothorax pelzami (Transcaspian marinka), a ray-finned fish species.
  • The initiative involves translocating 52 fingerlings from Lapabung stream to Richaso stream in East Kameng district.
  • The primary objective is to protect the species from predation by the mahseer, known as the 'tiger of the water'.
  • The Richaso stream stretch was selected due to its inaccessibility to mahseer, providing a safer habitat for breeding.
  • The project aims to sustain traditional community fishing practices among the Nyishi tribe.
  • A five-year fishing ban has been proposed for the Richaso stream to allow the fish population to reach sustainable levels.
  • Future community goals include developing eco-angling and stream-trail trekking as sustainable livelihood models.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of community-led conservation initiatives in preserving indigenous biodiversity in the Himalayan region. How do such grassroots efforts complement formal state-led environmental protection frameworks? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Schizothorax pelzami', recently in the news for conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, belongs to which of the following groups?

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