Loktak Lake—the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India—is the ecological, cultural, and economic lifeline of Manipur. Famous for its floating phumdis, rich biodiversity, fisheries, and role in water regulation, the lake today faces a silent but severe threat: progressive siltation.
This book presents a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and forward-looking examination of why desiltation of Loktak Lake is critical for its survival and for the future of the communities that depend on it. Drawing from environmental science, hydrology, climate studies, and ground realities, the book explains how sediment accumulation has reduced water depth, disrupted natural flow, degraded water quality, destabilized phumdis, and endangered livelihoods.
Readers are guided through:
-
The root causes of siltation, including catchment degradation and human interventions
-
The ecological consequences on fish species, migratory birds, and wetland health
-
Socio-economic impacts on fishermen, farmers, and tourism
-
The link between siltation, flooding, climate resilience, and water security
-
Sustainable desiltation methods that balance development and conservation
-
The role of policy, governance, and community participation in lake restoration
Rather than treating desiltation as a one-time engineering activity, this book frames it as a long-term ecological restoration strategy—essential for protecting Manipur’s natural heritage in a changing climate.
Ideal for students, researchers, policymakers, environmental professionals, NGOs, and concerned citizens, this book serves as both a reference guide and a call to action for saving one of India’s most unique wetlands.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.