Conservation and Management Challenges at Sambhar Lake - A Ramsar Site in Rajasthan

Authors: Parul Gupta

Country: India

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Abstract: Sambhar Lake is one of the largest salt lakes in India. Situated around 60km west of Jaipur, the lake has been designated as a Ramsar site- A wetland of global importance for its biodiversity values. There are several environmental issues that are posing serious threat to the lake ecosystem. The present paper gives an insight to the major environmental issues related to Sambhar lake and assessment of innovative ways towards the wetland management.

Keywords: Sambhar Lake, Environmental Threats, Wetland Management

Paper Id: 1651

Published On: 2014-05-10

Published In: Volume 2, Issue 3, May-June 2014

Cite This: Conservation and Management Challenges at Sambhar Lake - A Ramsar Site in Rajasthan - Parul Gupta - IJIRMPS Volume 2, Issue 3, May-June 2014.

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