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Alappuzha district administration is launching a mega plastic cleaning drive for Vembanad Lake under its rejuvenation project.
The plastic-free campaign will kick off in January, focusing on cleaning hotspots and raising awareness about lake conservation.
Vembanad lake
Vembanad is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest lake in India.
Vembanad-Kol is the largest brackish, humid tropical wetland ecosystem on the southwest coast of India.
It is fed by 10 rivers and is typical of large estuarine systems on the western coast.
The lake has its source from rivers, Meenachil, Achankovil, Pampa and Manimala.
In 2002, Vembanad was designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
It is also included in the National Wetlands Conservation Programme by the Government of India.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary, is located on the lake's east coast.
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