This paper is part of research on Urban Lake Governance in India which includes in-depth case study of Mansagar Lake Governance. The focus of the paper is on people's perception on social and ecological aspects of Mansagar.
Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority in collaboration with WWF-India have initiated a project on the conservation planning and development of Surajpur wetland in 2010. The study provides an opportunity to protect biodiversity and set an example of how wildlife can be protected and preserved close to urban areas, without hindering the development of the same.
