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Kopra Reservoir
May 29 , 2026
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- The Kopra Reservoir emerged as a biodiversity model under the 2026 International Day for Biological Diversity theme, “Local Action, Global Impact.”
- The Kopra Reservoir is located in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh and is the State’s first Ramsar Site of International Importance.
- It was originally built for irrigation and fish farming and later developed into a self-sustaining wetland ecosystem.
- The reservoir is an important habitat for migratory birds and supports rich aquatic biodiversity.
- Local communities, village panchayats, and self-help groups (SHGs) take part in wetland conservation and monitoring activities.
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