One of the most encouraging signs of ecological recovery is the resurgence of the dolphin population in the Ganga basin. According to surveys conducted between 2021 and 2023, the number of river-dolphins has risen to approximately 6,327 individuals – more than double the estimated baseline of 2,500–3,000 dolphins recorded in 2009.
As South Asian nations grapple with the lingering social fallout of the pandemic, participants concluded that preventing youth despair requires moving beyond reactive crisis management.
While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.
As South Asian nations grapple with the lingering social fallout of the pandemic, participants concluded that preventing youth despair requires moving beyond reactive crisis management.