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WULAR LAKE RESTORATION
Why in News Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results Key work done: Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt 5 sq km area reclaimed Aim: Restore wetland ecology Improve water storage and flood control ABOUT WULAR…
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Why in News Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results Key work done: Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt 5 sq km area reclaimed Aim: Restore wetland ecology Improve water storage and flood control ABOUT WULAR…
Why in News
- Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results
- Key work done:
- Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees
- Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt
- 5 sq km area reclaimed
- Aim:
- Restore wetland ecology
- Improve water storage and flood control
ABOUT WULAR LAKE
- Largest freshwater lake in India
- Second largest in Asia
- Location:
- Bandipore district, Jammu & Kashmir
- ~32 km from Srinagar
- Altitude:
- ~1580 m
- Foothills of Haramuk Mountain
- Formed due to:
- Controls flow of:
- Area varies:
- 30 to 260 sq km (seasonal)
- Ramsar Site since:
IMPORTANCE OF THE LAKE
- Acts as:
- Flood buffer
- Water storage system
- Supports:
- Fish, birds, wetland biodiversity
- Provides:
- ~60% fish yield of Kashmir Valley
RESTORATION MEASURES
- Willow removal:
- Reduced encroachment and siltation
- Dredging:
- Increased depth and water capacity
- Bund strengthening (15 km):
- Prevents floods and encroachment
- Afforestation:
- 19 lakh trees planted
- Reduces soil erosion
DEVELOPMENT WORKS
- 2.5 km walkway with:
- Cycling tracks
- Viewing points
- Parks developed for:
- Revenue generated:
SIGNIFICANCE
- Ecological:
- Hydrological:
- Economic:
- Boosts fisheries and tourism
- Climate:
- Wetlands act as carbon sinks
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Environment, Economy, Polity & Governance.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to WULAR LAKE RESTORATION, consider the following statements:
- Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results
- Key work done: Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt 5 sq km area reclaimed
- Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of WULAR LAKE RESTORATION for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- ABOUT WULAR LAKE
- IMPORTANCE OF THE LAKE
- RESTORATION MEASURES
- DEVELOPMENT WORKS
- SIGNIFICANCE
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Why is Wular Lake Restoration in the news?
Why in News Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results Key work done: Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt 5 sq km area reclaimed Aim: Restore wetland ecology Improve water storage and flood control ABOUT WULAR…
What are the key facts about Wular Lake Restoration?
Why in News Restoration of Wular Lake is showing positive results Key work done: Removal of 1.31 lakh willow trees Dredging of 78.43 lakh cubic metres silt 5 sq km area reclaimed Aim: Restore wetland ecology Improve water storage and flood control ABOUT WULAR…
Why is Wular Lake Restoration important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Environment, Economy, Polity & Governance and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.