Archive · 12 Dec 2025
IISc Study Highlights Mula-Mutha River's Ecological Value
A scientist from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru presented a study about the Mula-Mutha river in Pune.
The study shows how important wetlands, springs, and the plants and animals living near the river are for the city.
These natural features help with things like cleaning water, preventing floods, and storing carbon.
The scientist said that taking care of these ecosystems is good for the environment and also saves money in the long run.
Citizen groups in Pune also helped by counting birds and mapping trees along the river.
The study warns that if we don't protect these natural areas, we could lose them forever, which would be bad for future generations.
A study by IISc quantifies the ecological and financial value of the Mula-Mutha river basin in Pune.
Wetlands and springs play crucial roles in groundwater recharge, flood management, and biodiversity conservation.
Citizen groups documented 118 bird species and mapped 3,483 trees along the river, contributing to ecological monitoring.
The study emphasizes the need for integrating ecological data into urban planning to avoid ecological crises.
Dr. T V Ramachandra warned that ecological ignorance can lead to irreversible environmental, economic, and social losses.
- Who
- Dr. T V Ramachandra and his team from IISc, along with Pune-based citizen groups
- What
- A study on the ecological and financial value of the Mula-Mutha river basin
- When
- Thursday evening (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sumant Moolgaokar Auditorium, ICC Towers, Pune
- Why
- To highlight the need for wetland restoration and integration of ecological data into urban planning
- Study Name
- Ecosystem Valuation of the Mula-Mutha Catchment
- Lead Researcher
- Dr. T V Ramachandra
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
- Location
- Pune, India
- Bird Species Documented
- 118
- Tree Species Identified
- 89
- Carbon Sequestration
- 61.8 tonnes