Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Elathur Lake in Tamil Nadu Designated as Biodiversity Heritage Site
Imagine Elathur Lake is a special place, like a protected park, now recognized as a Biodiversity Heritage Site!
This means the government wants to keep it safe because it's home to many animals and plants.
It's like a home for thousands of birds, including some that are in danger.
Local people are proud and will help protect the lake, which provides a home for wildlife.
This recognition helps the environment, and also helps the community continue their traditions.
It's a way of making sure that the special plants, animals, and history of the lake are kept safe for the future.
Elathur Lake in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, is designated as the state's third Biodiversity Heritage Site.
The notification aims to safeguard the lake's biodiversity, ecological role, and cultural significance.
The lake is a habitat for migratory and resident birds, aquatic species, and diverse wetland ecosystems.
Around 5,000 birds gather at the lake during peak migratory seasons.
The Elathur Town Panchayat and District Collector supported the notification.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu State Government
- What
- Notified Elathur Lake as a Biodiversity Heritage Site
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Elathur Lake, Erode district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To protect biodiversity and ensure sustainability
- Location
- Elathur Lake, Erode district, Tamil Nadu
- Designation
- Third Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) in Tamil Nadu
- Notification Date
- Monday
- Area
- 37.42.50 hectares
- Bird Species
- 187 species including endangered and vulnerable species