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Proposal: A Rs. 188.25 crore, five-year rejuvenation plan proposed by Alappuzha District Administration.
Inspiration: Modeled after the Namami Gange programme.
Objective: Restoration and conservation of the shrinking Vembanad Lake ecosystem.
About Vembanad Lake
Location: Kerala
Significance:
Longest lake in India (approx. 96.5 km in length)
Largest lake in Kerala (approx. 2,033 sq. km area)
Ecological Importance:
A Ramsar site and habitat for migratory birds.
Supports traditional livelihoods like fishing and farming.
Integral to Kerala’s backwater tourism.
Concerns:
Pollution, encroachment, and shrinking water spread due to human activity.
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