DOLPHIN NATURE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Regd.No.507/2001
(An Eco-Friendly Organization )
54-12-26/2, Vidya Nagar, H.B.Colony , Visakhapatnam – 530022 (A.P.) E-mail : [email protected] Phone : 0891-2535366 Cell: 9441465510, 9492783782
Dolphin Nature Conservation Society is a registered, voluntary, eco-friendly organization, committed to the cause of Nature Conservation, Environmental
Protection, Research, Education and Awareness. It came into existence on March 5th, 2001. The founders of DNCS and RCD Bio-Diversity Park - Dr. M. Rama Murty and Smt. The Society has been carried out many nature conservation and environmental protection activities like i) tree plantation and their maintenance at Zoo, Saraswati Park, Diamond Park, T.B and I.D Hospitals, Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium, and Vidyanagar Park at H.B. Colony; ii) wild life conservation, research and awareness activities on intertidal rocky shore fauna and flora of Visakhapatnam beach, Olive Ridley Sea Turtles , Snakes, Zoo animals; iii) brought awareness against the use of thin plastic carry bags; iv) conducted many seminars, workshops, exhibitions and rallies on environmental protection; v) organized teacher training workshops on marine and terrestrial biodiversity; vi) undertaking research surveys on butterflies and birds of Eastern Ghats in general and Visakhapatnam district in particular. The Crown Project of the Society is the development and maintenance of a unique RCD Bio-diversity Park. The society adopted the premises of Rani Chandramani Devi Govt. Hospital, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam, on 5th June, 2002, and converted it into a unique Bio-Diversity Park. The park extends over an area of 3 acres. The Society maintained it for a period of 13 years and is now maintaining it, in collaboration with Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA). Now this RCD Bio-Diversity Park has become a wonderful vibrant garden, with more than 2000 species of plants, teemed with 70 species of birds and 100 species of butterflies. The Park has become a center of attraction for beauty and learning for hundreds of students right from L.K.G to P.G. of this city in particular and Andhra Pradesh in general. It is now recognized as the First Ex-situ Biodiversity Park of Andhra Pradesh, by the A.P. Biodiversity Board, Hyderabad, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. In fact it is a living laboratory for education, awareness and research for students and researchers. It has started an information and training center for students and teachers to train about our bio-diversity. The Society and Park has completed ‘2 decades in serving nature’, and are celebrating ‘20th anniversary’. Awards received: 1. Biodiversity Conserver Award – 2021 by Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
2. AP Green Awards – 2019 by AP Green & Beautification Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Biodiversity Conserver Award – 2018 by Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board, Govt., of Andhra Pradesh. Articles in Wikipedia: 3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_Nature_Conservation_Society
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Park,_Visakhapatnam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_groves_of_Biodiversity_Park,_Visakhapatnam
Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/DNCS.India/
You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkfKnXORwiyGYmtf5egILA
Articles in Print media:
https://frontline.thehindu.com/environment/article30209367.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/a-fascinating-world-of-plant-kingdom-amid-concrete-jungle/article19387999.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/society/in-the-kingdom-of-plants/article24451823.ece
https://www.thebetterindia.com/251716/251716mantha-ram-murthy-bvk-college-biodiversity-park-visakhapatnam-andhra-pradesh-hospital-waste-trees-plants-butterflies-flora-and-fauna-dolphin-nature-conservation-society-gop94/
https://indusprism.com/states/andhra-pradesh/the-man-who-created-a-real-forest-amidst-vizags-concrete-jungle/
https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/news/2021/03/30/environmentalist-creates-real-forest-vizag-concrete-jungle.html
https://www.yovizag.com/rcd-biodivers...
https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cit...
https://www.yovizag.com/all-about-the...
https://www.yovizag.com/unusual-in-na...
https://zoosprint.zooreach.org/index....
https://zoosprint.zooreach.org/index....
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sch...
IV. Videos in Electronic media:
1. ETv AP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAy3Z7TdwDo&t=0s
3. ETv Bharat:
https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/andhra-pradesh/city/visakhapatnam/bio-diverisity-park-in-karnulu/ap20210808104343655?fbclid=IwAR0TOjM-_4B9a41mrGJwwt7Xe2byFLNlI_bp_ztY5vc8eQZ48yvIKqSISgo
4. Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FrN9jqLto&t=0s
5. TV 9:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvirb5q9W7k&t=0s
Dolphin Nature Conservation Society (DNCS) - Members of Present Executive Committee - 2021-22:
1. Dr. M. Rama Murty (President of DNCS: Founder of DNCS and RCD Biodiversity Park, formerly Head, Dept. of Zoology, BVK. College).
2. Prof. V. Rao (Vice-President of DNCS: Formerly Professor &. Head, Dept. of Botany, AU)
3. Smt. Mangathayi (Treasurer of DNCS: Co-Founder of DNCS and RCD Biodiversity Park, formerly HM, AU. High School)
4. Sri. C. Joga Rao (Secretary, DNCS: Formerly Sr. Ac. Officer, PAO, Customs & GST)
5. K. Usha (Jt. Secretary, DNCS: Visakhapatnam).
6. Gayatri. (Exe. Member, DNCS).
7. B. Padma (Exe. Member, DNCS). Chief Advisor to DNCS - Prof. Kameswara Rao, Visiting Professor, Central University, Orissa, formerly Professor & Head, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, AU). DNCS anticipates your positive response, encouragement and support to carry out its nature conservation, environmental protection and educational activities.
