Ashtamudi Lake

Tags: Environment

Ashtamudi Lake

Why in news?

• As part of ‘Jeevananu Ashtamudi, Jeevikkanam Ashtamudi,’ the Kollam Corporation will introduce multiple projects to promote backwater tourism. 

Key points:

• A musical fountain on Link Road and a floating garden are on the anvil. Water sports, including jet skiing, will be introduced.
•  An area of focus will berestoring native vegetation and degraded ecosystems.
• As Ashtamudi Lake is part of a proposed biodiversity circuit, the local body had set aside funds for a string of works, including the beautification or all quays and dredging. 
• In order to enhance the tourism experience, water sports including jet skiing will be introduced and the Corporation has opted for electric boats to reduce the carbon footprint and promote sustainable water transportation.

About Ashtamudi Lake:

• Ashtamudi Lake, in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala is a unique wetland ecosystem and alarge palm-shaped water body. 
• It is second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. Ashtamudi means 'eight hills or peaks' in the local Malayalam.