Vembanad and Ashtamudi Lake
Facts for Prelims Source: DTE Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government for failing to protect the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes (Ramsar list of wetlands) Issues: The wetlands had become polluted drains due to the dumping of pharmaceutical waste, plastic waste, household …
