CMS Vatavaran 'Chilika' - Jewel of Odisha, a documentary film based on a story of restored dying lake, at Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road > 7:35pm on 20th May 2014

Time : 7:35 pm onwards

Duration : 21 mins

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Note : Call  91-11-43663333 (Habitat World) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.

Place : Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Parking : Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :
'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1' - Walk Direction
'Khan Market(Violet Line)'
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description : CMS Vatavaran 'Chilika' - Jewel of Odisha. 

This is the story of a dying lake that was restored to life. With a water spread of over 1000 sq km, Chilika Lake on India's East Coast is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia. It is also the largest wintering ground for waterfowl in the Indian subcontinent, attracting migrants from Europe, Central Asia and Siberia. Chilika is home to the highly endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, and a treasure trove of other biodiversity. However, by the late 1990s it had become a weed-infested, dying lake. Today, thanks to ecological restoration by the Chilika Development Authority, it is once again a reliable source of livelihood for local communities and a vibrant refuge for wildlife.

Director : Shekar Dattatri

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