Tamil Nadu aims to notify 100 wetlands amid resistance

Category : Environment Conservation | Location : Tamil Nadu  | Posted on 2025-02-03 02:06:00


Tamil Nadu aims to notify 100 wetlands amid resistance

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu is planning to notify 100 wetlands under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, marking a significant push for wetland conservation. Authorities have been working on preparing documentation for these waterbodies with Anna University completing brief documents for 65 wetlands, adding to the 141 already documented. This brings the total to over 200 wetlands that are ready for notification.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2025/Feb/03/tamil-nadu-aims-to-notify-100-wetlands-amid-resistance

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