Imphal, Feb. 2 -- Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla has stated that wetlands are vital not only for supporting diverse flora and fauna but also for sustaining livelihoods and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

On the occasion of World Wetlands Day observed on February 2 every year, the Governor was speaking as a chief guest at Sendra Lake Front, Loktak Lake, Bishnupur District.

He stated that wetlands such as Loktak Lake hold immense cultural and historical significance for the people of Manipur, highlighting that protecting these ecosystems has become a pressing need.

He further stressed that community participation is key to protecting these wetlands. As part of the program, the Governor released the Loktak Water Bird Cen...