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Up to 2 km Panchkula area around Sukhna Lake has been declared eco-sensitive zone.
Geographical Setting |
Situated at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, Himalayas. |
Creation Year |
1958 |
Created By |
Damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream from the Shivalik Hills. |
National Status |
Declared a National Wetland by the Government of India. |
Catchment Area Characteristics |
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Water Inflow |
Heavily loaded with silt. |
Adjacent Sanctuary |
Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary |
Sanctuary Fauna |
Home to various birds, mammals, and reptiles. |
Migratory Birds |
Hosts exotic species like Siberian duck, Storks, and Cranes during winter. |
The National Environment Policy (2006) defined the Eco-Sensitive Zones “as areas/zones with identified environmental resources having incomparable values which require special attention for their conservation” because of its landscape, wildlife, biodiversity, historical and natural values.
Read about ESZ in detail: IAS GYAN
The ESZ Notification does not involve displacement and evacuation of farmers/people living in the villages.
The activities in the ESZ are generally regulated and not prohibitory in nature barring a few such as
As such, there is no prohibition on ongoing agriculture and horticulture practices by local communities, dairy farming, aquaculture, fisheries, poultry farm, goat farm, food related units etc.
Further, the activities like infrastructure augmentation including civic amenities, widening of roads, non-polluting industries etc. are also under regulated category.
No new commercial construction of any kind is permitted within one Kilometre from the boundary of the ProtectedArea or up to extent of the Eco-Sensitive Zone whichever is nearer.
However, there is no restriction for local people, they may undertake construction in their land for their use.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.With reference to Sukhna Lake, which of the following statements are correct?
Which of the above-given points is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: a Explanation: Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India is an artificial lake at the foothills of the Shivalik hills. This 3-km² rain-fed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills. |
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