Some good news for our Wetlands. Read this news in TOI.


A first: Wetlands watchdog soon

With around one-third of the country's wetlands wiped out or severely degraded, the Centre is planning to set up a legally enforceable regulatory mechanism for the conservation of these ecologically sensitive areas as called for in the National Environmental Policy of 2006.

The draft framework prohibits conversion of wetland into a non-wetland area, expansion or establishment of industry, dumping of waste or soil, and permanent construction other than a boat jetty.

Permission will be needed for construction of jetties, withdrawal of water and plying of motor boats. Categorization of wetlands is also proposed, for oversight by central, state or district authorities.

Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/h...ow/5983362.cms