The Chilika lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in the country and steps should be taken to protect it from degradation, said the speakers at a seminar held in the premises of the Orissa Environmental Society (OES) here on Sunday.
The seminar had the topic ‘Conservation and management of Chilika lake’. Attending as chief speaker, OES secretary Dr Jaya Krushna Panigrahi said the lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources and the lagoon also hosts various bird species in the migratory season. He underscored the need for conservation and protection of the lake and other developmental works.
Panigrahi discussed the various aspects and emphasized on restoration of the quality of the lake. He urged the fishermen and their organisations to take care of the lake.
OES president Dr Sundar Narayan Patro chaired the meeting. Former VCs of the Utkal University Prof Satyananda Acharaya and Prof Binayak Rath, Dr Sudhakar Kar, Dr Bhagirathi Behera and Dr Rekha Das were present, among others.