Tamil Nadu Declares Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Environment Day 2025 |
| Announcement | Greater Flamingo Sanctuary declared at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu |
| Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Inaugurated by | CM M.K. Stalin (via video conference) |
| Government Order | G.O. issued on June 4, 2025 |
| Location | Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu |
| Area | 524.7 hectares across revenue and forest lands |
| Part of | Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve |
| Ecosystems | Mangroves (Avicennia, Rhizophora), Sand dunes, Mudflats, Marshes |
| Ecological Value | Supports 10,700+ wetland birds, 128 species, habitat for nesting sea turtles |
| Key Species | Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Herons, Egrets, Sandpipers |
| Associated Development | ₹50-crore Marine Conservation Foundation announced in Budget 2025 |
| Significance | Protects migratory birds, strengthens commitment to Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) |
| Expected Benefits | Acts as natural defense against coastal erosion, serves as research and tourism hub |
| Key Attendees | CM M.K. Stalin, Ministers Thangam Thenarasu, R.S. Rajakannappan, T.M. Anbarasan, Supriya Sahu |