Gandhinagar, Feb. 1 -- Gujarat holds a valuable natural heritage in the form of diverse wetlands, which significantly contribute to the state's environmental health, biodiversity, and economy.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the dedicated efforts of Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Bera along with Minister of State Mukeshbhai Patel, the conservation of natural resources has led Gujarat to account for 21 per cent of the total wetland area in India, which is the highest among all states, according to a press release.

Gujarat's wetlands cover a 3.5 million hectare area which accounts for 17.8 per cent of the state's geographical location. As per the Space Applications Centre-ISRO (2021), a satellite-based o...