{"id":99662,"date":"2026-04-22T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=99662"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:30:30","slug":"siliserh-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/siliserh-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Siliserh Lake, Location, Man Made Wetland, Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake is a human made wetland located in a semi arid region of Rajasthan. It is important for water supply and biodiversity conservation. It lies within the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The lake covers about 7 km\u00b2 of area and supports diverse flora and fauna, making it ecologically significant and recently recognised as a Ramsar site of international importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Siliserh Lake Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake is a Man Made Freshwater Lake in Rajasthan that provides water security and ecological benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Situated about 8 miles southwest of Alwar city, the lake lies within the Sariska Tiger Reserve buffer zone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Physical Characteristics<\/strong>: The wetland spans around 7 km\u00b2 and is surrounded by dense woodland, with historical cenotaphs along its embankment, reflecting a blend of natural and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/intangible-cultural-heritage\/\" target=\"_blank\">cultural heritage<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hydrological Importance<\/strong>: It acts as a key water source in a water scarce region, supporting groundwater recharge, drinking water supply and sustaining local ecosystems and livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ecotourism Value<\/strong>: The scenic surroundings, boating facilities and proximity to wildlife habitats make it a popular destination for tourism and birdwatching activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Siliserh Lake History<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake has historical significance as a 19th century water management structure built for urban supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Construction Background<\/strong>: The lake was constructed in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar by building an embankment across a tributary of the Ruparel River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Purpose of Creation<\/strong>: It was primarily developed to supply drinking water to Alwar city, demonstrating early engineering solutions to water scarcity in semi arid regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Historical Structures<\/strong>: Old aqueducts around the lake indicate its original water distribution system, while a nearby palace built for the king\u2019s wife adds architectural value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cultural Integration<\/strong>: The presence of cenotaphs and palace structures around the lake reflects integration of water infrastructure with royal heritage and regional architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Siliserh Lake Ramsar Site<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake has been designated as a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance and biodiversity richness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recognised under the Ramsar Convention as Site number 2581, marking its global ecological importance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its inclusion in December 2025, India\u2019s total Ramsar sites increased to 96, reflecting commitment towards wetland conservation and sustainable use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ramsar status ensures better conservation frameworks, promotes wise use of resources and strengthens ecological monitoring and protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lake supports biodiversity, water security, climate resilience and livelihood opportunities, making it a critical wetland in a semi arid ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Siliserh Lake Biodiversity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake hosts rich biodiversity, including numerous bird and mammal species, making it an important habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avifaunal Diversity<\/strong>: The lake supports around 149 bird species, including migratory and resident birds such as <\/span><b>cranes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>kingfishers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a major birdwatching site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Threatened Bird Species<\/strong>: It hosts the vulnerable <\/span><b>river tern (Sterna aurantia) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and supports about 1% of the global population of <\/span><b>black stork (Ciconia nigra)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mammalian Fauna<\/strong>: Around 17 mammal species are found, including the endangered <\/span><b>Tiger (Panthera tigris)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting its connection with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sariska-tiger-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Sariska Tiger Reserve<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> landscape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reptilian Species<\/strong>: It is a significant habitat for more than 300 <\/span><b>Mugger Crocodiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ecological Functions<\/strong>: The wetland supports food chains, breeding habitats and ecological balance, contributing to regional biodiversity conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Siliserh Lake Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siliserh Lake faces environmental pressures that threaten its ecological balance and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agricultural Pressure<\/strong>: Intensive agriculture in surrounding areas increases nutrient runoff and water extraction, affecting water quality and ecological health of the lake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Urban Expansion<\/strong>: Growing human settlements around the lake lead to habitat fragmentation, pollution and increased demand for water resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Resource Exploitation<\/strong>: Overuse of water for domestic and agricultural purposes reduces water levels, impacting biodiversity and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/ecosystem\/\" target=\"_blank\">ecosystem<\/a><\/strong> services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Conservation Efforts<\/strong>: A restoration plan is underway focusing on sustainable management, habitat protection and maintaining ecological character under Ramsar guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan is a Ramsar wetland near Sariska Tiger Reserve, known for biodiversity, water supply role and ecological importance in a semi arid 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