• Roshi sahu
• Dr. Abhilasha Bhawsar

The aim of the present investigation was to find out the presence of microplastics in Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site in Central India. The water samples were collected during September, 2023 to November, 2024. The wet peroxide oxidation (WPO) and density separation method were used to assess the microplastics in surface water sample. The samples were examined under microscope and photography was done. Microplastics were visually classified on the basis of colour and shape. The results showed that highest amount of microplastics was found at Talliya Road (LL) 19.65% and Masjid Lal Imli (UL) 19.28% water samples while the central zone (controls) of both the lakes showed lowest concentrations 1.3% in UL and 0.38% in LL respectively. The fiber and fragment type particles were the most prevalent as identified during investigation in Bhoj Wetland. The presence of MPs in Bhoj wetland was due to tourists carrying packaged food, plastics as packaging material and various types of anthropogenic activity. Thus, it is necessary to put pause on anthropogenic activities near the water bodies and pay attention to public awareness, ecotourism, sustainable lifestyle and stringent laws and regulations, if required, to reduce the usage of plastics.

Microplastics, Bhoj wetland, Ramsar site, water quality

"Microplastics in waters of Bhoj Wetland: implication and solution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.c557-c563, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510272.pdf

"Microplastics in waters of Bhoj Wetland: implication and solution", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppc557-c563, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510272.pdf