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WULAR LAKE RESTORATION from Vajirao & Reddy Institute

By : Author Desk Updated : 2026-04-11 16:41:26

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 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:
    • Tectonic activity
  • Controls flow of:
    • Jhelum River
  • Area varies:
    • 30 to 260 sq km (seasonal)
  • Ramsar Site since:
    • 1990
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:
    • Eco-tourism
  • Revenue generated:
    • ?31.95 crore
SIGNIFICANCE
  • Ecological:
    • Restores wetland health
  • Hydrological:
    • Improves flood control
  • Economic:
    • Boosts fisheries and tourism
  • Climate:
    • Wetlands act as carbon sinks
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