In order to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from escalating anthropocentric pressures, development of a Turtle sanctuary in Allahabad along with a River Biodiversity Park at Sangam with an estimated cost of Rs 1.34 crore have been approved under Namami Gange programme. This project will provide much needed platform to make the visitors aware of their place in the ecosystem. The sustenance of more than 2000 aquatic species including threatened gharials, dolphins and turtles in river Ganga exemplifies the rich biodiversity of this lifeline to over 40 per cent of the country’s population.