Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake desiltation expected to enhance water-holding capacity by 5.4 Hectare-Metres

By  News On Air   Jul 03, 2026

The ongoing scientific desiltation of the famous Sukhna Lake’s nationally protected wetland in Chandigarh is expected to enhance its water-holding capacity by about 5.4 hectare-metres, adding to its long-term ecological sustainability.

This development was discussed during the 5th meeting of the Wetland Authority, Chandigarh, yesterday. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria to review the progress of various initiatives aimed at the conservation and scientific management of this Sukhna Wetland. He directed all stakeholder departments to adopt a coordinated approach for protecting the wetland ecosystem and strengthening biodiversity conservation.

The Administrator also sought details regarding the status of migratory birds visiting Sukhna Wetland and directed the concerned departments to explore appropriate measures for enhancing habitat quality to attract a larger diversity and population of migratory birds.