Migratory birds pose huge risk to flights, says wildlife body, rejects greenfield international airport plan in Puri
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Biodiversity & conservation· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) advised against a greenfield international airport in Puri due to risks to migratory birds and proximity to the Chilika Lake Ramsar site.
Background
The proposed airport project covers 471.401 hectares at Sipasurubali village in Puri, Odisha. While the Odisha government, Airports Authority of India, and Ministry of Civil Aviation supported the plan, the WII flagged ecological risks.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceChilika Lake: A Ramsar site located in Odisha.
- FactProposed airport area: 471.401 hectares at Sipasurubali village.
- BodyWildlife Institute of India (WII): Body that advised against the project.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between infrastructure development and biodiversity conservation in ecologically sensitive zones like Ramsar sites.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological risk: Potential disruption of migratory bird flyways and habitat degradation near Chilika Lake
- Regulatory friction: Conflict between Ministry of Civil Aviation's infrastructure goals and wildlife conservation mandates
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Ramsar Convention · Ecologically sensitive zones · Sustainable infrastructure · Environmental impact assessment
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