• • In Beledanga around 69% of the households drew 50-100% livelihood from the waterbodies. Hence, fisheries constituted an important contributor to the livelihood of fishers.

• • As per the data of the fishermen’s cooperative society, the average production of the fish was estimated to be ₹ 37.89 lakhs per year.

• • Around 90% of the fishers don’t purchase fish from the market, they all collect them from the beel.

• • Approximately 30 percent of the water used for irrigation in the area is sourced from the oxbow lake.

• • The Beledanga beel contributes to generating income for the community members as it aids in the creation of jobs by facilitating fish and agricultural production. An average of 3850 people work in fisheries production and 5235 people are employed in agriculture in the Beledanga oxbow lake area.

• • Beledanga beel helps in bioremediation as it provides various ecosystem services, including water filtration, flood control, microbial activity, sedimentation etc. These wetlands offer low-cost, sustainable, and easily manageable solutions for removing various organic and inorganic pollutants from contaminated water.

• • The waterlogged soils in wetlands facilitate the retention of soil carbon by reducing oxygen levels, which slows down the decomposition process.

• • Beledanga wetland is rich in biodiversity, providing habitat and breeding grounds for various plant and animal species. This wetland serves as a critical habitat for many endangered small indigenous fishes and migratory bird species, supporting their survival and ensuring genetic diversity within populations.

• The surrounding areas of wetlands often host festivals and community programs, while religious rituals are performed near these water bodies.
• Due to its proximity to urban areas, the wetland is frequently visited as a picnic spot and for bird watching, further enhancing its cultural and recreational significance.