In response to reports of rampant illegal fishing, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills has issued an order prohibiting the use of toxic chemicals and explosive substances for fishing in the Umiam River within the Umlyngka village boundary — stretching from Sdad Wah Umkhrah to Sdad Jlu.

Kaziranga, renowned for its conservation of the greater one-horned rhino and aquatic biodiversity, features 92 perennial and 200 seasonal water bodies that form critical breeding habitats for 42 fish species and attract migratory birds. These factors have earned it recognition as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and a vital waterfowl flyway.

With limited recreational amenities available to the public in Tura, Ira Lake has the potential to become a popular hotspot for locals and visitors, particularly on weekends.