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♤ NWCP was implemented in the year 1985-86.
♤ Under the programme, 115 wetlands (Annexure) have been identified by the Ministry which require urgent conservation and management interventions.
♤ Conservation of wetlands to prevent their further degradation and ensuring their wise use for the benefit of local communities and overall conservation of biodiversity.
Objectives
♤ to lay down policy guidelines for conservation and management of wetlands in the country.
♤ to provide financial assistance for undertaking intensive conservation measures in the identified wetlands.
♤ to monitor implementation of the programme; and to prepare an inventory of Indian wetlands.
♤ The Central Government is responsible for overall coordination of wetland conservation programmes and initiatives at the international and national levels. It also provides guidelines, financial & technical assistance to state govt.
♤ Since the land resources belong to them, the State Gov-ernments/UT Administration are responsible for management of wetlands and implementation of the NWCP for ensuring their wise-use.