LDA presents key findings from 'Water Bird Census 2024'
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 24 2024:
Loktak Development Authority (LDA) chairman M Asnikumar has highlighted comprehensive data gathered from the Water Bird Census 2024' during a press conference held in Imphal on Saturday.
The census was conducted as a collaborative effort of LDA and IBCN, Mumbai with the support of department of environment, forest & climate change.
Spanning across 50 different locations, the census involved the dedicated work of 150 volunteers and enumerators, operating under the supervision of LDA SE/Wetland in-charge Ng Sa-najaoba, Dr RK Birjeet Singh from IBCN Mumbai, and environmentalist Salam Rajesh.
During the media briefing, Asnikumar underscored the critical importance of collective efforts to improve the ecological conditions of these wetlands in the future.
He extended sincere gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to this significant census.
Furthermore, he highlighted the state government's serious commitment to conserving Loktak Lake and its associated wetlands, emphasising a long-term vision under the leadership of chief minister N Biren.
In addition, Asnikumar provided updates on the ongoing rejuvenation initiative in Lamphelpat, noting remarkable improvements achieved within a short period.
He also pointed out that as wetlands improve, the population of water birds is expected to increase annually.
He appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in the conservation efforts to protect these rare water birds.