Published on : 29 Sep 2025, 2:09 pm

Imphal: Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of Manipur, has announced that Kharungpat, a 227-hectare wetland located in southern Kakching district, will be officially declared a bird sanctuary to safeguard bird species, especially those that are threatened, vulnerable, or experiencing population decline.

Following an on-site visit and assessment of the Kharungpat water body, Bajpai held discussions with concerned officials. During a special meeting, he confirmed that the site is being developed into a designated bird sanctuary, with support from the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and local communities.

Kharungpat already hosts a large number of migratory birds, and the declaration aims to protect its biodiversity and encourage eco

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