Why in News?
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed in Panchkula, Haryana, with a national workshop focused on India’s vulture conservation efforts.
Key Details
- The day is observed annually on the first Saturday of September.
- Vultures are often called nature’s cleanup crew because they rapidly consume carcasses and help reduce the spread of disease.
- The 2026 workshop theme was ‘From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India’s Vultures’.
- Participating organisations included MoEFCC, Central Zoo Authority, Haryana Forest & Wildlife Department, BNHS and Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre.
Exam Connect
- Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre → Pinjore, Haryana → India’s first centre dedicated to breeding and conservation of Gyps vultures
- Central Zoo Authority → statutory body under MoEFCC