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    Question

    Which wildlife sanctuary in Jamnagar district will benefit

    from Nayara Energy's conservation funding partnership with Gujarat's Forest & Environment Department?
    A Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Nayara Energy (formerly Essar Oil Limitesigned a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forest and Environment Department of Gujarat to provide financial support for the conservation and restoration of the Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district. This sanctuary is designated as a Ramsar Site. The three-year project, valued at Rs 12 crore, aims to enhance the wetland environment, strengthen biodiversity, involve local communities in sanctuary management, promote ecotourism, and develop conservation infrastructure. Nayara Energy also signed a separate MoU with the Vidya Samiksha Kendra to promote literacy initiatives in 1,300 government schools and Anganwadis in Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka districts.

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