SAMBHAR LAKE

GEOGRAPHY

SAMBHAR LAKE

Over 40 migratory birds died at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan.

ABOUT SAMBHAR LAKE

• Location: About 80 km southwest of Jaipur in east-central Rajasthan and is India’s largest inland Salt Lake.
• Formation: Formed in a depression of the Aravalli Range, it has a rich history, with its salt supply utilized by the Mughal dynasty and later jointly managed by the princely states of Jaipur and Jodhpur.
• Ramsar Site: Recognized as a wetland of international importance since 1990.
• Salt Production: The lake is a major salt producer, housing one of India’s largest salt manufacturing units.
• Biodiversity: The area has xerophytic vegetation and is home to flamingoes, pelicans, and other waterfowl.