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(iii) Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard and many other eco-developmental
projects have been introduced.

(iv) 103 National Parks, 535 Wildlife sanctuaries and Zoological gardens are set up to take care of
natural heritage.

Migratory Birds

Some of the wetlands of India are popular with migratory birds.
During winter, birds, such as Siberian Crane, come in large numbers.

One such place favourable with birds is the Rann of Kachchh.

At a place where the desert merges with the sea, flamingo with their brilliant pink plumage
come in thousands to build nest mounds from the salty mud and raise their young ones. It is

one among many extraordinary sights in the country.
Eighteen Bio-reserves

• Sundarbans • Simlipal

• Gulf of Mannar • Dihang-Dibang
• Nilgiri • Dibru Saikhowa

• Nanda Devi • Agasthyamalai
• Nokrek • Kangchendzonga

• Great Nicobar • Pachmarhi
• Manas • Achanakmar-Amarkantak