Blogs Written by Rohit Virmani

Vanishing Urban Wetlands and Lakes in India

Stories from the field Author: Rohit Virmani

Pressure on water bodies in India is known to everyone, but this pressure is at its height in urban areas of India. Demand for land is rising due to high density and ever-growing population, which leads to encroachment of land surrounding a wetland/pond/lake. There are endless examples of apathy towards urban water bodies, since these natural resources are not notified and are not protected.