Welcome to EKWMA Official Portal
The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW), located on the eastern fringes of Kolkata city bordering the Salt Lake township on the one hand and the new township at Rajarhat on the other, forms one of the largest assemblages of sewage fed fish ponds. Situated between 22°27’00”N and 88°27’00”E the wetlands spread over an area of 12,500 hectare (Ha). It is comprised of nearly 254 sewage fed fisheries distributed across the districts of South and North 24 Parganas covering a total of 37 Mouzas (30 full and 7 part). Besides, there are small agricultural plots and solid waste farms and some built up areas also.
The EKW nurtures the world’s largest wastewater fed aqua culture system. Sewerage that is sent to the wetlands are subjected to solar purification followed by natural oxidation by which the water become conducive for algal and plankton growth which are the primary feed of fishes. The goods and services provided by the EKW include, in addition to fisheries, a very cheap, efficient and eco-friendly system of solid waste and sewer treatment system for the city of Kolkata, habitat for waterfowl and home for a large number of flora and fauna......
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EKWMA
Events
The East Kolkata Wetlands Management Authority (EKWMA) hosts a variety of engaging events to champion wetland conservation and strengthen community involvement. From the 2nd Edition of Pedal Through Heritage—a cycling tour that celebrates the wetlands’ unique ecological and cultural significance—to World Wetlands Day programs featuring exhibitions and interactive sessions, EKWMA actively educates and inspires diverse audiences. The Authority also observes Republic Day and Annual Day celebrations, honoring national pride, recognizing contributions to habitat protection, and nurturing a shared commitment to safeguarding this vital Ramsar site for future generations.
Management Plan
Management plan implementation will entail a budget of Rs. 110.7198 Crore. Of this, the component on institutions and governance is allocated 31.72%. This is followed by allocation of 26.80% for implementing actions under component for sustainable resource development. The components on water management and pollution abatement and conservation of species and habitats have been allocated 21.98% and 19.50% of the budget respectively.
Institutions and Governance
Water Management and Pollution Abatement
Conservation of Species and Habitat
Sustainable Resource Development
East Kolkata Wildlands (EKW) are profoundly known for its unique characteristics of sewage fed wetlands which are naturally nursing the piscicultural as well as agricultural activities and in turn enhancing livelihood in greater extent.Biodiversity
Profile This manmade wetland undreamed off and serving enormously for the ecological balance of the entire city and considered as the kidney of Kolkata. During the recent time the wetlands are facing tremendous threat due to natural as well as anthropogenic impacts. The EKW is designed wetlands of international importance under Ramsar Convention, however no comprehensive baseline data on the floral and faunal communities of this vulnerable ecosystem. Hence ZSI has initiated to compile all the existing information about EKW as well as collecting further details by conducting exploratory surveys in collaboration with Botanical Survey of India to document its biodiversity. A total of 1925 species including 1288 species of fauna and 637 species of flora have been documented.
Contact
Our Address
Pranisampad Bhavan, 5th Floor, LB-2, Sector-III,
Salt Lake, Kolkata- 700 106
Email Us
ctoekwma@gmail.com
ctoekwma@gmail.com
Call Us
(033)2335 3003
(033) 2335 3003