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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Water quality in Sambhar Lake: Recent advances and future prospects
Authors
Ajay Kumar Jakhar, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Saini
Abstract
Sambhar Lake, India’s largest inland saline wetland and a Ramsar site,
is vital for both ecology and the economy, serving as a key habitat for
migratory birds and a major centre for salt production. Over the past two
decades, the lake has suffered from serious water quality decline due to
unchecked human activities such as industrial pollution, illegal bore-wells,
unregulated salt extraction, and encroachment, all worsened by climate
variability and reduced rainfall. Scientific studies have tracked rising
salinity, nutrient loading, heavy metal contamination, and biological changes,
with modern tools like remote sensing and GIS improving monitoring. These
environmental stresses have led to a drop-in bird diversity and mass mortality
events. Despite some policy and conservation efforts, enforcement and community
involvement remain weak. The review stresses the urgent need for integrated,
multidisciplinary strategies—combining hydrological restoration, pollution
control, ecotourism, and innovation—to restore Sambhar Lake’s ecological and
economic health for the future.
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Pages:30-35
How to cite this article:
Ajay Kumar Jakhar, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Saini "Water quality in Sambhar Lake: Recent advances and future prospects". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 30-35
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