NEW DELHI: Bharat’s 3 extra wetlands – Nanjarayan Hen Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Hen Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh – have were given tag of world worth as Ramsar websites, taking the tally of such wetlands within the nation to 85.
Calling the addition of 3 extra Bharat’s wetlands within the august checklist a “triple joy”, Union shape minister Bhupender Yadav mentioned, “The achievement reflects the emphasis Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid on establishing harmony with nature, calling our wetlands ‘Amrit Dharohars’, and working relentlessly for their conservation.”
The choice of Indian websites within the checklist of Ramsar Conference has higher from 26 to 85 within the terminating ten years, of which 43 had been added within the terminating 3 years.All 85 wetlands produce barricade an segment of 1358068 hectares in Bharat. Globally, 2520 wetlands are tagged as Ramsar websites.
The wetlands are land gardens lined by way of aqua, both briefly/ seasonally or completely. Such gardens play games a key function in hydrological cycle and overspill keep watch over, aqua provide and offering meals, yarn and uncooked fabrics.
The worldwide Conference was once followed in 1971 within the Iranian town of Ramsar. It supplies a framework for the conservation and smart utility of wetlands and their sources throughout its 172-member international locations together with Bharat.
The Nanjarayan Hen Sanctuary is a massive shallow wetland in Uthukuli Taluk of Tiruppur District in Tamil Nadu. It (Nanjarayan Pond) is positioned about 10 km north of Tiruppur town in an segment of about 126 hectares akin Sarkar Periyapalayam village within the district. The pool were given its identify from the truth that it was once repaired and restored by way of King Nanjarayan who dominated the patch many centuries in the past.
In keeping with the shape ministry, about 191 species of birds, 87 species of butterflies, 7 species of amphibians, 21 species of reptiles, 11 species of miniature mammals and 77 species of vegetation had been recorded in and across the pool. The pool additionally serves as an notable aqua supply for agricultural functions within the patch. “The local community has already formed a strong association in protecting the lake and its habitat,” mentioned the ministry.
The Kazhuveli Hen Sanctuary, overlaying an segment of 5151 hectares, is a brackish shallow pool positioned at the Coromandel Coast in Villupuram district, north of Pondicherry. It is hooked up to the Bay of Bengal by way of the brackish Uppukalli creek and the Edayanthittu Estuary. The sanctuary lies within the Central Asian Flyway and is an notable stopover web site for migratory species of birds and breeding garden for resident species of birds, breeding garden for fish and serves as a significant recharge supply for the aquifers.
The 3rd newly designated wetland, Tawa Reservoir is positioned on the confluence of the Tawa and Denwa rivers akin Itarsi the city in Madhya Pradesh. The reservoir was once constructed basically for irrigation functions. “The reservoir is important for aquatic flora and fauna especially birds and wild animals. Many rare and endangered species of plants, reptiles and insects are found here. It is an important habitat for many local and migratory birds. It is the largest protected area in the Madhya Pradesh,” mentioned the ministry.
Calling the addition of 3 extra Bharat’s wetlands within the august checklist a “triple joy”, Union shape minister Bhupender Yadav mentioned, “The achievement reflects the emphasis Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid on establishing harmony with nature, calling our wetlands ‘Amrit Dharohars’, and working relentlessly for their conservation.”
The choice of Indian websites within the checklist of Ramsar Conference has higher from 26 to 85 within the terminating ten years, of which 43 had been added within the terminating 3 years.All 85 wetlands produce barricade an segment of 1358068 hectares in Bharat. Globally, 2520 wetlands are tagged as Ramsar websites.
The wetlands are land gardens lined by way of aqua, both briefly/ seasonally or completely. Such gardens play games a key function in hydrological cycle and overspill keep watch over, aqua provide and offering meals, yarn and uncooked fabrics.
The worldwide Conference was once followed in 1971 within the Iranian town of Ramsar. It supplies a framework for the conservation and smart utility of wetlands and their sources throughout its 172-member international locations together with Bharat.
The Nanjarayan Hen Sanctuary is a massive shallow wetland in Uthukuli Taluk of Tiruppur District in Tamil Nadu. It (Nanjarayan Pond) is positioned about 10 km north of Tiruppur town in an segment of about 126 hectares akin Sarkar Periyapalayam village within the district. The pool were given its identify from the truth that it was once repaired and restored by way of King Nanjarayan who dominated the patch many centuries in the past.
In keeping with the shape ministry, about 191 species of birds, 87 species of butterflies, 7 species of amphibians, 21 species of reptiles, 11 species of miniature mammals and 77 species of vegetation had been recorded in and across the pool. The pool additionally serves as an notable aqua supply for agricultural functions within the patch. “The local community has already formed a strong association in protecting the lake and its habitat,” mentioned the ministry.
The Kazhuveli Hen Sanctuary, overlaying an segment of 5151 hectares, is a brackish shallow pool positioned at the Coromandel Coast in Villupuram district, north of Pondicherry. It is hooked up to the Bay of Bengal by way of the brackish Uppukalli creek and the Edayanthittu Estuary. The sanctuary lies within the Central Asian Flyway and is an notable stopover web site for migratory species of birds and breeding garden for resident species of birds, breeding garden for fish and serves as a significant recharge supply for the aquifers.
The 3rd newly designated wetland, Tawa Reservoir is positioned on the confluence of the Tawa and Denwa rivers akin Itarsi the city in Madhya Pradesh. The reservoir was once constructed basically for irrigation functions. “The reservoir is important for aquatic flora and fauna especially birds and wild animals. Many rare and endangered species of plants, reptiles and insects are found here. It is an important habitat for many local and migratory birds. It is the largest protected area in the Madhya Pradesh,” mentioned the ministry.
