Maharashtra completes documentation of over 23,000 wetlands
Maharashtra has completed the documentation of over 23,000 wetlands, which will allow for their legal protection under environmental laws. The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management conducted this extensive mapping and verification process, which is crucial for conserving these vital ecosystems. Environmental groups emphasize the importance of this initiative to prevent unprotected wetlands from being misused or destroyed.
- ▪The documentation includes 23,415 wetlands across Maharashtra.
- ▪Chattrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Nagpur divisions have the highest number of wetlands in the state.
- ▪Ground-truthing for 11 wetlands in Pune is still pending, which is necessary for official notification.
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National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) has completed the documentation and Ground-truthing of Maharashtra’s 23,415 wetlands, paving the way to formally notify and bring the water bodies under legal protection under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules.According to the Maharashtra wetlands dashboard maintained by the NCSCM data, Chattrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Nagpur division has the highest wetlands in Maharashtra, with 5,196 and 5,086 wetlands respectively. The Ahmednagar district has the highest number of wetlands in the State at 1,596, followed by Nashik with 1,236 and Chandrapur which has 1,231.
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