In a statement on the eve of the International Wetlands Day on February 2, Surekha said the government had identified the Manjira and Kinnerasani reservoirs, Pakhal and Ramappa lakes, as well as Ameenpur lake in the city for inclusion in the list.
Hyderabad:Forests and environment Minister Konda Surekha on Saturday announced that the state has decided to offer more protection to some of its major wetlands by submitting proposals to the Centre for inclusion in the list of Ramsar Convention-identified sites.
In a statement on the eve of the International Wetlands Day on February 2, Surekha said the government had identified the Manjira and Kinnerasani reservoirs, Pakhal and Ramappa lakes, as well as Ameenpur lake in the city for inclusion in the list.
Surekha said wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring protection of water regimes, as well as in improving water quality if the water bodies are protected properly. The government will also make these identified wetlands a part of its ecotourism development plans, she added.
