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Panje Wetland
Context
The Panje wetland in Navi Mumbai, a 289-hectare site, has gone dry due to the blocked flow of intertidal waters, despite the state’s directive to maintain the tidal flow.
About Panje Wetland
- Panje wetland is a vast expanse of a low-lying inter-tidal area in Uran taluka of Raigad district in Maharashtra.
- It is bordered by the fishing villages of Panje, Phunde, Bokadvira and Dongri.
- Panje Wetland is the largest migratory water bird congregation site in Navi Mumbai and one of the best birding sites in Maharashtra.
- Panje typically draws 50 bird species, with around 30 being migratory. These birds, including flamingos from Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, rely on Panje and similar wetlands for survival.
- Other important species include Northern Pintail, Ruddy Shelduck, Bar and Black-tailed Godwits, Ruddy Turnstone, Glossy Ibis, Curlew Sandpiper, Kentish Plover, Slender-billed Gull and Pacific Golden Plover.
- Panje wetland plays a critical role in supporting local fishing communities, who now face dwindling resources.
Wetlands in India
Recent Developments in Wetland Conservation in India
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