Affirming his government’s commitment to ecological protection and cultural reverence, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that crocodiles, considered the symbolic vehicle of the sacred Narmada River, will soon be reintroduced into its waters. On Thursday, October 30, the state will release crocodiles into the flow of the Narmada, fulfilling a long cherished environmental and spiritual pledge.
Dr. Yadav said that the Narmada River’s natural ecosystem is ideal for crocodile habitation, citing this initiative as part of Madhya Pradesh’s broader mission to preserve the biodiversity of both terrestrial and aquatic species. “Our state is steadily witnessing an increase in the population of animals such as gharials, crocodiles, and other native species, reflecting our collective effort toward balanced conservation,” he said while speaking to the media at Atal Path in Bhopal.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the project would be carried out under meticulous supervision to ensure public safety and ecological harmony. Crocodiles will be released only in designated stretches of the river where their presence poses no threat to local communities. Their reintroduction, he said, will enrich the spiritual and biological vitality of the Narmada, celebrating the river as both a natural and divine heritage of the state.
In Indian cultural tradition, the coexistence of humans and wildlife symbolizes mutual dependence and respect for nature’s rhythm. Dr. Yadav remarked, “When a crocodile is seen playing in the pure stream of the Narmada, it will reflect the harmony that binds life and divinity.” The effort follows last year’s successful release of gharials into the Chambal River, underscoring an expanding vision for wildlife recovery and conservation.
The initiative will be conducted during the Chief Minister’s visit to Narmadanagar in Khandwa district, marking another decisive step toward Madhya Pradesh’s goal of nurturing both the sanctity and sustainability of its natural treasures.
