Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Kasganj Wetlands Gain Legal Protection Through Uttar Pradesh Gazette
Three wetlands in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, now have legal protection.
The wetlands are called Bastauli Brahmpur, Ram Chhitouni and Sikandarpur Khurd.
People cannot build on them, dump waste or encroach on the protected areas.
The wetlands collect rainwater and are also replenished by groundwater.
They provide homes for birds and aquatic animals.
They help recharge groundwater and store rainwater.
Local people use them for fish farming and agriculture.
One of the wetlands also has religious and cultural importance.
The government sought public comments before adding them to the state gazette.
Three Kasganj wetlands—Bastauli Brahmpur, Ram Chhitouni and Sikandarpur Khurd—have been entered in the Uttar Pradesh state gazette.
The notification prohibits construction, waste dumping and encroachment in the protected wetland areas.
The wetlands cover about 5.8, 4.6 and 9.6 hectares, respectively.
They support biodiversity, migratory birds, aquatic life, groundwater recharge, rainwater storage and local livelihoods.
The Kasganj administration invited public objections and suggestions from May 21 until July 21 before the notification.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, Kasganj district administration and National Mission for Clean Ganga are involved.
- What
- Three Kasganj wetlands were entered in the Uttar Pradesh state gazette and given legal protection.
- When
- The gazette notification was reported on August 19; public objections and suggestions were invited from May 21 to July 21.
- Where
- The wetlands are in Kasganj district, across the Patiyali and Sahawar areas of Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- They are important for biodiversity, groundwater recharge, rainwater storage, aquatic life and local livelihoods.
- Protected wetlands
- Bastauli Brahmpur, Ram Chhitouni and Sikandarpur Khurd
- Bastauli Brahmpur
- About 5.8 hectares, between Devkali and Gajoura villages in the Patiyali area
- Ram Chhitouni
- About 4.6 hectares in the Sahawar-Ganj Dundwara area
- Sikandarpur Khurd
- About 9.6 hectares along the boundaries of Sikandarpur Dhab, Sungarhi and Khijarpur villages
- Prohibited activities
- Construction, waste dumping and encroachment in the notified areas
- Environmental functions
- The wetlands support migratory birds, aquatic life, groundwater recharge and rainwater storage
- Public consultation
- The district administration invited objections and suggestions from May 21 through July 21