Srinagar, Nov. 28 -- Hygam Wetland needs special attention from the Govt having been declared as Ramsar site

SINCE the last two weeks, I have been eagerly waiting to visit Hygam Wetland Reserve near Sopore. A Srinagar based Environmental Police Group (EPG) and its offshoot Green Citizens Council (GCC) have been planning a visit since a long time now. Finally, this Sunday (November 27th 2022), around 15 member teams from EPG/GCC visited Hygam Wetland Reserve. Pertinently, Hygam wetland reserve was declared as Ramsar site this year in August along with Shalabugh wetland.

During our visit to Hygam wetland, we could not see migratory birds in the area. This is a matter of serious concern. Infact, some experts in the group like Dr Riyaz Qure...