Slender Loris Conservation Centre inaugurated in Dindigul district
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Why in news
The Union Minister for Forests virtually inaugurated India's first Slender Loris Conservation Centre in Dindigul district to support research and habitat restoration.
Background
The Slender Loris Conservation Centre was established in Ayyalur, Dindigul district, at a cost of ₹16.04 crore. It is the first facility in India dedicated specifically to the conservation of the threatened Slender Loris primate.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAyyalur, Dindigul district is the site of India's first Slender Loris Conservation Centre
- FactThe conservation centre was established at a cost of ₹16.04 crore
- EnvironmentSlender Loris is a threatened primate species associated with dryland ecosystems
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of species-specific conservation centres in preserving biodiversity and maintaining the ecological integrity of dryland ecosystems in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological niche: Role of Slender Loris in dryland ecosystem stability
- Community engagement: Integrating local awareness with scientific habitat restoration
- Research infrastructure: Addressing the lack of dedicated facilities for threatened primate species
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Habitat restoration · Species-specific intervention · Dryland ecosystems · Scientific research
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