A Wetland in Punjab

                                       A Trip to Harike Pattan Wetland

Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that provide various environmental benefits. They act as natural filters, helping purify water, support biodiversity by serving as habitats for diverse species, and play a role in flood control. Additionally, wetlands contribute to carbon storage, recreational activities, and offer cultural significance. Preserving wetlands is essential for maintaining ecological balance and sustaining numerous ecosystem services.

So, we have also visited one of the famous wetlands of India on named Harike Wetland also known as "Hari-ke-Pattan", on the ocassion of World Wetland Day ( 2nd February,2024) with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in northern India and it is situated in the border of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozpur district  of the Punjab state in India🇮🇳 

We were sent their by our University for ground reporting and tasks were also assigned to us accordingly. We explored the nature and saw so many beautiful birds who have been migrated from many European countries. The people who are the part of this community and the NGO connected to this wetland took us from our university to the wetland for free of cost and provided us the refreshments also. They motivate and guide people about saving birds and nature lovers,birds lovers,animal lovers came here from so many countries. This place was so peaceful, far away from city and it’s pollution. I have encountered the diverse flora and fauna. Birds species like wigeon, common teal, pintail, shoveller and brahminy ducks are mostly found here. 

I can’t forget this day, it was one of the best day of my life being a nature lover i could consider this place as the most beautiful place i have ever seen. To save/ conserve our nature it is very important to take some precautions before going to such an important places. We were instructed to not carry and one time plastic things there and were not allowed to play loud music there, as a whole rulebook was provided by the NGO to the university. Here responsible tourism plays an important role in preserving such kind of importance places of nature. While visiting such places we should ensure not to pollute the environment and follow all the guidelines provided. 

The wetland visit provided us hand on opportunities to develop key journalistic things such as observing, interviewing and story telling etc. Thanks to @lpuuniversity and @lpujournalism for this wonderful trip👍🏻 Learnt alot of things which will definitely help us in future.