Indian Wetlands

Ropar Wetland of Punjab

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History Ropar wetland is a man-made freshwater and lacustrine wetland. The construction of a water barrage on the river Sutlej at Ropar led to the establishment of Ropar Wetland in 1952.  In 1996, it was declared a wetland of national importance, and in 2002, the wetland was recognized as the Ramsar site.  The wetland was … Read more

Nadur Madhameshwar of Maharashtra

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This article is a quick overview of Nadur Madhameshwar of Maharashtra. It has comprehensive details about the place, such as its history, formation, flora, fauna, topography, the present problems faced by the area, and some important steps to resolve them.  History of the Place Nadur Madhameshwar contains islands, shallow ponds, and marshlands formed by continuous … Read more