Source: TH
Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Andhra Pradesh government from proceeding with six infrastructure projects in the Kolleru wetland area.
About Kolleru Lake:
- Location: Andhra Pradesh, between the Krishna and Godavari River deltas.
- States: Andhra Pradesh.
- Rivers: Fed by the Budameru and Tammileru rivers.
- Features:
- One of India’s largest freshwater lakes.
- Declared a Ramsar site in 2002 for its ecological importance.
- A key hotspot for the Central Asian Flyway, a major bird migratory route.
- Supports diverse aquatic and bird species, making it a critical wetland ecosystem.
About Kolleru Bird Sanctuary:
- Located in: Andhra Pradesh, within the Kolleru Lake region.
- Features:
- Home to the Grey Pelican, an indicator species of the sanctuary.
- Wetland marsh habitat supporting migratory birds like Glossy Ibis, Open-billed Stork, Purple Moorhen, and Painted Storks.
- Declared a wildlife sanctuary to protect its rich biodiversity and aquatic habitats.
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