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Saving Surajpur wetland in Greater Noida

The Greater Noida authority draws plan to protect migratory bird habitat near national capital
Saving Surajpur wetland in Greater Noida
Migratory birds at the Surajpur wetlandPhoto: Vikas Choudhary / CSE
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The Greater Noida authority has prepared a project to help protect and conserve the Surajpur wetland.

Saving Surajpur wetland in Greater Noida
Dirty water flowing into the wetland channels Photo: Vikas Choudhary / CSE

The wetland is under threat due to the indiscriminate discharge of highly polluted wastewater into its channels. It can be protected with technical help from research institutes, non-government organisations (NGOs), and environmental experts, according to the authority.

Saving Surajpur wetland in Greater Noida
Dirty water flows into the wetland as migratory birds gatherPhoto: Vikas Choudhary / CSE

The decision is important as the Surajpur wetland is a wildlife habitat located right in the heart of industrial city of Greater Noida. The sanctuary is spread across 325 hectares, including 60 hectares of a natural lake located on Dadri-Surajpur-Chhalera (DSC) road in Greater Noida, 20km from Noida. It plays host to various migratory birds during the winter season.

Wetlands
Migratory Birds
Greater Noida
Surajpur
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