Kolleru Lake, which is known for its rich biodiversity, is now getting recognition for its delicious black dried fish that has carved a special place for itself in both domestic and international markets.
About Kolleru Lake:
It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Andhra Pradesh.
It is located in the inter-deltaic plain of rivers Krishna and Godavari near the city of Eluru and serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
It is the largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh.
Characteristically, it is a shallow lake.
It receives water fromBudameru, Ramileru, Tammileru, and Errakalva rivers.
It drains into the Bay of Bengal through an outlet called 'upputera'.
It is also known as the "Peerless Fisherman’s Paradise and Bird Heaven".
It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1999.
It was designated as a wetland of international importance in 2002 under the International Ramsar Convention.
It supports migratory birds annually, including grey pelicans, painted storks, and open-billed storks.
It is deeply intertwined with local livelihoods, sustaining thousands who depend on fishing, duck farming, and paddy cultivation.
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