Written by Rohit Yadav

The fragile yet vital ecosystem of Pune’s Mula-Mutha river basin came under scientific and ethical scrutiny on Thursday evening as Dr T V Ramachandra, a leading ecologist from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru , presented the findings of his team’s study, ‘Ecosystem Valuation of the Mula-Mutha Catchment’.

The study quantifies how wetlands, springs, and riparian biodiversity contribute measurable ecological and financial value to the city, urging authorities to integrate ecological data into urban planning frameworks.

Held at the Sumant Moolgaokar Auditorium, ICC Towers, the public presentation attracted researchers, civic officials, students, and environmental activists.

Ramachandra, who heads the Energy and Wetlands Research Group (EWRG) at I

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