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Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake in Odisha is a vast brackish-water lagoon supporting fisheries, migratory birds, wetlands and coastal communities.
Key points
- Located along the Odisha coast
- Major brackish-water lagoon
- Important for birds, fisheries and wetland biodiversity
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India
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- [1] Environment, Forest and Wildlife Resources of India — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026