SC directs Centre to take steps to preserve over 2 lakh wetlandsIn a major direction to preserve ecologically crucial wetlands threatened by encroachment in many parts of the country, the Supreme Court d...
09 Feb, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
Central body for conservation of wetlands to get extension beyond February 1308 Feb, 2017, 09.47 PM IST
Process for revising framework for wetlands initiated: GovernmentEnvironment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the government is also mulling upgrading the existing Wetland Research and Training Centre.
01 Feb, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
Few wetlands impacted due to urbanization, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanization, the government said o...
01 Aug, 2014, 09.30 PM IST
Few wetlands impacted due to urbanisation, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanisation, the government said.
31 Jul, 2014, 03.38 PM IST
- Government clears proposal for launch of Aquatic ecosystems plan
The principal objective of the project is holistic conservation and restoration of the water quality of lakes and wetlands.
07 Feb, 2013, 02.27 PM IST