India’s First Dolphin Observatory Coming up in Bihar
Bihar government is setting up India’s first observatory for the mammals in Bhagalpur district. Construction at the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in the state’s Bhagalpur district is scheduled to be completed by early next year.
Features of the Observatory
- The observatory is being built on the Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge over the Ganga. It will be in the middle of the river, where bridge’s width will be nearly 100 feet.
- The four-storey observatory will be 40 feet high, with the bridge passing through its middle. The observatory building will be transparent, with glass from all sides to ensure people can watch ....
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