Sunrise over Loktak Lake wetlands

Northeast India's largest freshwater lake

Preserving the World's Floating Lake Ecosystem

Discover the beauty, biodiversity, and ecological importance of Loktak Lake, the world's unique floating wetland ecosystem.

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Floating phumdi on Loktak Lake

About Loktak Lake

A Living Wetland Unlike Any Other

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and home to the world's unique floating phumdis ecosystem. As a Ramsar site of international importance, it supports biodiversity, livelihoods, and centuries of cultural heritage.

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287 sq. kmLake area
6.8%Of Manipur River Basin is wetlands
100k+People depend on the lake & wetlands
Ramsar SiteInternationally Recognized

Our initiatives

Protecting Loktak Through Action

Through restoration projects, community partnerships, and biodiversity conservation, we are working to protect the ecological future of Loktak Lake and its wetland ecosystems.

Restoring Loktak Lake
Restoration

Restoring Loktak Lake

Community-led restoration efforts focused on phumdi conservation and water health.

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Phumdi Restoration Program
Restoration

Phumdi Restoration Program

Restoring and managing floating phumdis to improve water quality and habitat.

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Community Conservation
Community

Community Conservation

Working with lake communities through awareness, monitoring, and stewardship.

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Biodiversity Protection
Biodiversity

Biodiversity Protection

Protecting native flora and fauna through habitat conservation and research.

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Publications & Research

Exploring Loktak Through Research

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