MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 26th September, 2017 G.S.R. 1203(E).-- Whereas the wetlands, vital parts of the hydrological cycle, are highly productive ecosystems which support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water storage, water purification, flood mitigation, erosion control, aquifer recharge, microclimate regulation, aesthetic enhancement of landscapes while simultaneously supporting many significant recreational, social and cultural activities, being part of our rich cultural heritage; And whereas many wetlands are threatened by reclamation and degradation through drainage and landfill, pollution (discharge of domestic and industrial effluents, disposal of solid wastes), hydrological alteration (water withdrawal and changes in inflow and outflow), over-exploitation of their natural resources resulting in loss of biodiversity and disruption in ecosystem services provided by wetlands; And wherea

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S.1 Short title and commencement.--

S.2 Definitions.--

S.3 Applicability of rules.--

S.4 Restrictions of activities in wetlands.--

S.5 Wetlands Authorities.--

S.6 Constitution of National Wetlands Committee.--

S.7 Delegation of powers and functions to the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.--