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Odisha Wetland Authority's Management Plan
Why is it in the news?
- 180cr investment for integrated management plan for Chilika and Ansupa to be undertaken by Odisha Wetland Authority.
More in the news
- The plan intended
(1) to strengthen the livelihood fishermen relying on the two water bodies
(2) promoting tourism and
(3) conservation of ecology.
- Chilika Development Authority has managed to make ‘ a major portion of the lake encroachment free resulting in increase in fish catch by 20%.
About Chilika
- Chilika Lake
(1) It is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.
(2) It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.
(3) Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance it was designated as a Ramsarsite in 1981.
(4) The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.
About Ansupa
- Ansupa Lake
(1) Spread over almost 2 sq km and surrounded by Saranda Hills Ansupa is situated in Banki, Cuttack.
(2) It was created by Mahanadi and got a shape like the hoof of a horse.
(3) it is a prominent wintering ground for 32 species of migratory birds.
(4) It is known for its calmness, scenic beauty and forest coverage.
(5) It is sweet water fish, especially labeo bata locally known as pohala.
Source
The Hindu.