About Loktak Lake:
- Location: It is located in the state of
- It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
- It is famous for the phumdis floating over it.
- The Keibul Lamjao National Park, home to the rare brow-antlered deer, is an integral part of the lake.
- Rivers: Rivers like Khuga, Western, Nambul, Imphal, Kongba, Iril, Thoubal, Heirok, and Sekmai drains into this lake.
- It was designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in
- It features under the Montreux Record in 1993, “a record of Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur”.
- Flora and Fauna: Loktak Lake is home to 132 plant species and 428 animal species.
- It supports hydropower, fisheries, transport, and tourism.
Issues Highlighted by the study
- Changes in land use, agriculture, settlements, and shifting cultivation have been deteriorating the water quality of rivers feeding the lake.
- These activities are threatening its biodiversity and the livelihoods of the local communities.
