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Bringing Kashmir鈥檚 lakes back to life

In northern India, conservationists and communities are reviving threatened lakes

Wular and Dal lakes are among Kashmir's most famous natural treasures, but decades of pollution, encroachment and neglect have taken their toll. Chhavi Sachdev follows conservationists, farmers and local communities as they attempt an ambitious restoration effort. Along the way, she discovers migratory birds returning, lotus flowers reappearing, and a circular economy transforming ecological waste into a valuable resource.

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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Chhavi Sachdev
Editor: Jon Bithrey

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23 minutes

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Tue 29 Sep 2026 07:06GMT

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