{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho Leads Key Strategy Session to Safeguard Manipur's Aquatic Ecosystems",
  "summary": "Manipur authorities reviewed the conservation progress of 132 ground-truthed wetlands and discussed Ramsar site proposals during the 6th Manipur State Wetlands Authority meeting.",
  "content": "State authorities in Manipur have stepped up efforts to protect and restore critical ecological water bodies, focusing on long-term ecological balance and structured preservation. During the sixth governing body meeting of the Manipur State Wetlands Authority, senior leadership examined ongoing protective steps, boundary marking progress, and legal compliance frameworks required for regional aquatic protection.\n\nFocus on Institutional Management and Supreme Court Directives\nPresiding over the conference at the Civil Secretariat's Deputy Chief Minister Conference Hall in Imphal, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho highlighted the urgent need to fortify conservation mechanisms across the state. Holding the ministerial portfolio for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Dikho directed officials to ensure that protective measures for wetland ecosystems are executed efficiently and sustainably. A key focus of the discussion centered on pending legal matters, specifically Writ Petition (Civil) No. 304 of 2018 currently under review before the Supreme Court of India, which mandates strict state compliance regarding wetland documentation and boundary preservation.\n\nFive Key Agenda Items Tabled by Environment Department\nDr. T. Brajakumar Singh, Director of the Environment and Climate Change Department who also serves as Member Secretary of the authority, presented five major policy items for review. These agenda items included approving decisions from the fifth authority assembly, reconstituting sub-committees, and tracking the official notification process for seven designated State Priority Wetlands. Additionally, the department detailed efforts surrounding physical boundary demarcation for remaining water bodies, alongside the formulation of Integrated Management Plans aimed at nominating selected locations for international recognition as Ramsar sites. The assembly carefully examined each agenda item to align state conservation targets with national environmental mandates.\n\nProgress on Ground-Truthing, Health Cards, and Boundary Marking\nThe authority reviewed extensive field work conducted under the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems guidelines. Out of 132 wetlands surveyed through ground-truthing verification across various districts, digital mapping and boundary delineation have been finalized for 71 sites. Furthermore, comprehensive health cards and brief background documents have been compiled for these 71 identified wetlands to monitor water quality, biodiversity status, and ecological health parameters. To date, physical demarcation on the ground has been completed for seven wetlands, while three aquatic bodies have achieved formal government notification status across different districts.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe structured conservation and management of wetlands in Manipur will have a direct and lasting impact on environmental health and local communities.\n\n• Across India: National wetland preservation efforts safeguard migratory bird habitats and bolster biodiversity. This strengthens water cycle balance and helps mitigate the adverse effects of regional climate change.\n• In Manipur: Digital demarcation of 71 wetlands prevents illegal encroachments and preserves crucial freshwater reserves. Local residents benefit from enhanced flood mitigation, cleaner water supplies, and sustainable fishing livelihoods.\n• On Local Ecosystems: Securing international Ramsar status brings global recognition and dedicated conservation funding. This supports eco-tourism and protects community resources dependent on lakes and aquatic zones.\n• Regulatory Clarity: Formal notification and physical boundaries minimize land ownership disputes. Residents and farmers gain reliable access to sustainably managed aquatic resources.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who chaired the Manipur State Wetlands Authority meeting?\nThe meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, who also holds the Forest, Environment and Climate Change portfolio.\n\n2. How many wetlands have undergone ground-truthing in Manipur so far?\nA total of 132 wetlands have been ground-truthed across the state so far.\n\n3. For how many wetlands have health cards and digital demarcation been completed?\nDigital demarcation and health cards have been prepared for 71 ground-truthed wetlands.\n\n4. Which Supreme Court case concerning wetlands was discussed?\nThe authority discussed matters related to Writ Petition (Civil) No. 304 of 2018 pending before the Supreme Court of India.\n\n5. How many wetlands have been formally notified in Manipur?\nThree wetlands have been formally notified by the government, while physical demarcation has been completed for seven.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/manipur/manipur-men-jala-nikayon-ke-snrakshana-ko-gati-upa-mukhyamntri-losii-dikho-ne-samiksha-baithaka-men-die-nirdesha-23304",
  "category": "Manipur",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-27",
  "tags": [
    "Manipur State Wetlands Authority",
    "Losii Dikho",
    "Manipur Wetlands Conservation",
    "Ramsar Sites India",
    "Environment Ministry Manipur",
    "NPCA Scheme"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}