BNHS, Maharashtra Water Dept Sign Mou for Restoration of Ujani Wetland -

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and The Maharashtra Water Resources Department (WRD) have signed a memorandum of undersrstanding (mou) for the eco-reservoir reservoir, a maan-man-man-man-man-man-man-remily Bhima river in western MaharashtraPTI reported.

Ujani Wetland, also Known as Bhigwan, IS Situated at the Confluence of Solapur, Ahmednagar, and Pune Districts in Maharashtra. It is recognized as an ‘Important Bird Area’ Under the Central Asian Flyway and Serves as a Crucial Habitat for Migratory Birds. The Wetland also supports Agriculture, Hydroelectric Power, Drinking Water Supply, and Local Fisheries, BNHS Scientist and Fish Expert Unmesh Katwate Told Pti.

The MouSupported by the Cipla Foundation, was signed on tuesday in the presence of WRD minister radhakrishna vikhe vikhe patil and other officials. Under the agreement, the WRD will provide the Necessary Permit and Extend Support to BNS for implementing eco-residence and climate -resilient fishies development programs at ujani. The project aims to tackle threats from invasive alien speech as water hyacinth, ipomoea, tilapia, African catfish, and successful catfish, said katwate.

The Initiative will also also focus on restoring Native Habitats, Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices, Training Bird Guides and Anglers, And Boosting Eco-Tourism in the region, thereby line conservation With livelihood security, PTI reported.

“This collecting marks a rare instance where the WRD has extended directed direct support to a biodiversity conservation initiative,” katwate noted. “

BNHS is leading the wetland restauration and fisheries development program, with ujani being its first-of-its-kind project.

The reservoir and wetland area is a key stop for migratory BirdsHowever, Invasive Species have been out -found Native Wildlife, Disrupting the Food Web, and Causing Significant Economic Losses for Local Fishermen. The Suckermouth Catfish, In Particular, Has No Market Value and Often Damages Fishing Gear.

Bnhs have adopted a multi-decisioned approach that includes removing invasive species-both plants and fish-fast as running a dedicated fisheries development programs. The Society aims to create a more sustainable fishery by promoting Native Fish Cultivation and Educating Local Communities.

It also plans to train emerging bird guides and the angling communication, bringing them into mainstream conservation and boosting eco-tourism in and Around Ujani.

“By Empowering Communities with Knowledge and Resources, BNHS ENSURERERES TONSURERES TON CONSRSREVATION and Economic Well-Being Are Pursed Togetra,” Katwate Said.

(With pti inputs)

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