13/08/2025
Ansupa Lake: A Wetland Under Threat
Read here: https://cwejournal.org/vol1no1/pthe-plight-of-wetlands-in-india-a-case-study-of-ansupa-lake-in-cuttack-orissap
India’s wetlands are biodiversity havens — but many are in decline. This case study of Ansupa Lake in Cuttack, Odisha, reveals how siltation, blocked water flows, unsustainable fishing, w**d infestation, and agricultural runoff have degraded the lake between 1998 and 2020. Declining waterscapes, rising turbidity, and eutrophication have reduced fish populations and groundwater recharge capacity. As land use around the lake shifts, urgent policy and conservation measures are needed to safeguard Ansupa and preserve the ecological wealth of India’s wetlands.