{"id":30771,"date":"2024-02-29T07:10:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T07:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=30771"},"modified":"2024-02-29T07:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T07:10:52","slug":"wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Wetlands (Conservation-Management) Rules 2017 &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, have been formally established by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&amp;CC) in alignment with the provisions outlined in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These rules play a pivotal role as the legal framework governing the conservation and management of wetlands in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Representing a crucial stride towards maintaining the inherent ecological balance of wetlands, these regulations facilitate their judicious utilization.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The implementation of these rules involves the coordination of State\/UT Wetland Authorities and a National Wetland Committee, further reinforcing the institutional structure dedicated to addressing environmental concerns within the legal framework.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9498389fcf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9498389fcf\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#KEY_PROVISIONS\" title=\"KEY PROVISIONS\">KEY PROVISIONS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#State_Wetland_Authority_SWA\" title=\"State Wetland Authority (SWA):\">State Wetland Authority (SWA):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Management_Principles\" title=\"Management Principles:\">Management Principles:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Regulatory_Functions_of_SWA\" title=\"Regulatory Functions of SWA:\">Regulatory Functions of SWA:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Community_Engagement_and_Awareness\" title=\"Community Engagement and Awareness:\">Community Engagement and Awareness:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#National_Wetland_Committee_NWC\" title=\"National Wetland Committee (NWC):\">National Wetland Committee (NWC):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Prohibited_Activities\" title=\"Prohibited Activities:\">Prohibited Activities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#State-Level_Responsibilities\" title=\"State-Level Responsibilities:\">State-Level Responsibilities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Digital_Inventory\" title=\"Digital Inventory:\">Digital Inventory:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#SEVERAL_SHORTCOMINGS\" title=\"SEVERAL SHORTCOMINGS\">SEVERAL SHORTCOMINGS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Exclusion_of_Specific_Water_Bodies\" title=\"Exclusion of Specific Water Bodies:\">Exclusion of Specific Water Bodies:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Ineffectiveness_in_Management_and_Protection\" title=\"Ineffectiveness in Management and Protection:\">Ineffectiveness in Management and Protection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Lack_of_Consistency_in_Definition\" title=\"Lack of Consistency in Definition:\">Lack of Consistency in Definition:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Omission_of_Key_Provisions\" title=\"Omission of Key Provisions:\">Omission of Key Provisions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Non-Alignment_with_Supreme_Court_Decision\" title=\"Non-Alignment with Supreme Court Decision:\">Non-Alignment with Supreme Court Decision:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Insufficient_Focus_on_Ecosystem_Integrity\" title=\"Insufficient Focus on Ecosystem Integrity:\">Insufficient Focus on Ecosystem Integrity:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Wetlands_Conservation_and_Management_Rules_2017\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; Wetlands Conservation and Management Rules 2017\">FAQs &#8211; Wetlands Conservation and Management Rules 2017<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Wetlands_Conservation_and_Management_Rules_2017\" title=\"1. What is the significance of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?\">1. What is the significance of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_are_the_rules_structured_to_manage_wetlands_at_the_state_level\" title=\"2. How are the rules structured to manage wetlands at the state level?\">2. How are the rules structured to manage wetlands at the state level?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_What_principles_guide_the_management_of_wetlands_under_these_rules\" title=\"3. What principles guide the management of wetlands under these rules?\">3. What principles guide the management of wetlands under these rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_What_regulatory_functions_are_assigned_to_State_Wetland_Authorities_SWAs\" title=\"4. What regulatory functions are assigned to State Wetland Authorities (SWAs)?\">4. What regulatory functions are assigned to State Wetland Authorities (SWAs)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_How_do_the_rules_promote_community_engagement_and_awareness\" title=\"5. How do the rules promote community engagement and awareness?\">5. How do the rules promote community engagement and awareness?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wetlands-conservation-management-rules-2017-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KEY_PROVISIONS\"><\/span><strong>KEY PROVISIONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, delineate a structured framework for the effective governance and preservation of wetlands in India. The key provisions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_Wetland_Authority_SWA\"><\/span><strong>State Wetland Authority (SWA):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mandates the establishment of a State Wetland Authority in each state and union territory, headed by the respective state&#8217;s environment minister.<\/li><li>Encompasses diverse government representatives with specialized expertise in hydrology, socioeconomics, landscape design, fisheries, and wetland ecology.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Principles\"><\/span><strong>Management Principles:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Emphasizes the adoption of the &#8220;smart use principle&#8221; to guide wetland management, promoting judicious utilization.<\/li><li>Acknowledges the concept of &#8220;wise use,&#8221; aligning sustainable practices with conservation objectives and decentralizing powers accordingly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory_Functions_of_SWA\"><\/span><strong>Regulatory Functions of SWA:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Requires the SWA to compile a comprehensive list of activities subject to governance and approval within notified wetlands and their zone of influence.<\/li><li>Empowers the SWA to identify and prohibit activities deemed detrimental to certain wetlands.<\/li><li>Encourages the development of plans for more effective wetland utilization.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Engagement_and_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>Community Engagement and Awareness:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advocates for recommendations and actions by the SWA to enhance awareness among local communities and stakeholders about the significance of wetlands.<\/li><li>Encourages measures to protect wetlands and emphasizes the involvement of local communities in conservation efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Wetland_Committee_NWC\"><\/span><strong>National Wetland Committee (NWC):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Establishes the National Wetland Committee (NWC) to replace the Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority, with the secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) leading the committee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prohibited_Activities\"><\/span><strong>Prohibited Activities:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Explicitly prohibits activities such as encroachment, establishment and growth of industries, waste disposal, and the discharge of untreated wastes and effluents from various human settlements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-Level_Responsibilities\"><\/span><strong>State-Level Responsibilities:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mandates state authorities to compile lists of all wetlands and those requiring notification within six months.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Inventory\"><\/span><strong>Digital Inventory:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lays the groundwork for creating a comprehensive digital inventory of all wetlands, with a requirement for updates every 10 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, these rules establish a robust regulatory framework that not only empowers state authorities for effective wetland management but also ensures the conservation and sustainable use of these vital ecosystems in alignment with national objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEVERAL_SHORTCOMINGS\"><\/span><strong>SEVERAL SHORTCOMINGS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017, while aiming to provide a regulatory framework for wetland conservation, have been criticized for several shortcomings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exclusion_of_Specific_Water_Bodies\"><\/span><strong>Exclusion of Specific Water Bodies:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>River channels, paddy fields, man-made water bodies\/tanks designed for drinking water, and structures for aquaculture, salt production, recreation, and irrigation are not included in the definition of wetlands in the 2017 rules.<\/li><li>This exclusion, according to the new definition, could lead to the loss of wetland status for nearly 65 percent of the country&#8217;s wetlands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ineffectiveness_in_Management_and_Protection\"><\/span><strong>Ineffectiveness in Management and Protection:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Excluded water bodies and structures won&#8217;t benefit from the management and protection measures outlined in the rules.<\/li><li>River channels and man-made wetlands, crucial for various purposes, may not receive the necessary conservation attention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Consistency_in_Definition\"><\/span><strong>Lack of Consistency in Definition:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wetlands are defined and included at the discretion of respective states or territories, potentially resulting in inconsistency in defining and conserving wetlands across the country.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omission_of_Key_Provisions\"><\/span><strong>Omission of Key Provisions:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The rules omit the provision for appealing to the National Green Tribunal, which was available in the older regulations.<\/li><li>Absence of a specific timetable for the elimination of solid waste and untreated waste dumped into wetlands, posing environmental risks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Alignment_with_Supreme_Court_Decision\"><\/span><strong>Non-Alignment with Supreme Court Decision:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The rules do not incorporate the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision in Jagpal Singh vs. State of Punjab (2011) regarding the restoration of encroached wetlands nationwide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insufficient_Focus_on_Ecosystem_Integrity\"><\/span><strong>Insufficient Focus on Ecosystem Integrity:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While recognizing multiple-use regimes for wetland conservation is essential, the rules may not adequately address the preservation and management of the overall integrity of the wetland ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the identified shortcomings underscore the need for a more comprehensive and consistent approach to wetland conservation. Addressing these issues would contribute to a more effective regulatory framework that ensures the holistic preservation of wetlands and their diverse ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Wetlands_Conservation_and_Management_Rules_2017\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; Wetlands Conservation and Management Rules 2017<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Wetlands_Conservation_and_Management_Rules_2017\"><\/span>1. What is the significance of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The rules are a crucial legal framework established by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&amp;CC) to govern the conservation and management of wetlands in India. They provide guidelines for the judicious use of wetlands while reinforcing institutional structures for environmental governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_are_the_rules_structured_to_manage_wetlands_at_the_state_level\"><\/span>2. How are the rules structured to manage wetlands at the state level?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The rules mandate the establishment of State Wetland Authorities (SWAs) in each state and union territory. These authorities, headed by the state&#8217;s environment minister, comprise specialists in hydrology, socioeconomics, landscape design, fisheries, and wetland ecology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_principles_guide_the_management_of_wetlands_under_these_rules\"><\/span>3. What principles guide the management of wetlands under these rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The rules emphasize the &#8220;smart use principle&#8221; for judicious wetland management and introduce the concept of &#8220;wise use,&#8221; aligning sustainable practices with conservation objectives. This decentralizes powers to ensure effective governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_regulatory_functions_are_assigned_to_State_Wetland_Authorities_SWAs\"><\/span>4. What regulatory functions are assigned to State Wetland Authorities (SWAs)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: SWAs are tasked with compiling a comprehensive list of activities requiring governance and approval within notified wetlands. They are empowered to identify and prohibit activities detrimental to certain wetlands and are encouraged to develop plans for more effective utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_the_rules_promote_community_engagement_and_awareness\"><\/span>5. How do the rules promote community engagement and awareness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The rules advocate for SWAs to recommend actions that enhance awareness among local communities and stakeholders about the significance of wetlands. Community participation is encouraged in the protection and conservation of wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Learn through Videos &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vOD8sU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><li>2. Be Exam Ready by Practicing Daily MCQs &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q9z2nF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><li>3. Daily Newsletter &#8211; Get all your Current Affairs Covered &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bE2y5J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><li>4. Mains Answer Writing Practice &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3mZuVxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\"><\/span>Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ShabbirsEduKemyforIAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, have been formally established by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&#038;CC) in alignment with the provisions outlined in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":30773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[276],"tags":[177,232,213,140,1299],"class_list":["post-30771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ecology-environment-general-studies","tag-general-studies-3","tag-upsc","tag-upsc-notes","tag-upsc_preparation_strategy","tag-wetlands"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30771"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30775,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30771\/revisions\/30775"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}