NEW DELHI, Jan. 8 -- In order to conserve wetlands across the country, the Centre has notified new rules that prohibit setting up or expansion of industries, and disposal of construction and demolition waste within the wetlands.
The rules, notified on January 6, provide for setting up an authority in each state and Union Territory. The authority will prepare a list of all wetlands of the state or UT within three months and make strategies for conservation and wise use of wetlands within their jurisdiction.
"It (authority) shall recommend mechanisms for maintenance of ecological character through promotional activities for land within the boundary of notified wetlands," said the notification, issued by the Union environment ministry.
The ...