Question Q.1dAssessGS1GS1

Assess the implications of Ramsar wetland sites in India's environmental policy.

Introduction

India has more than 50 wetlands under the Ramsar convention 1971. Expands over an area of 4,867 sq country. India is home to >7 lac wetlands.

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Main Body

Implications on Environmental policy:

(i) Policy focus:

(b) Wetland conservation and management rules, 2017.

(ii) Institutionalisationwith National Wetland (conservation plan & strategy) to streamline the efforts for wetland managed e.g. Chilka Lake managed.

(iii) Conservation & preservation with Amrit Oharohay scheme that calls for over the board cooperation b/w various governed agencies & citizens.

(iv) Integration with National Environmental policy 2006 to highlight the importance for wetland conservation.

(v) Cross border cooperationof wetlands b/w Various states, and with neighbouring countries like Bangladesh.

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Diagram

Map of India showing Ramsar wetland sites distribution with labels including Keoladeo, Sundarbans, Wular, and other major wetlands marked geographically

Clear structure with numbered policy implications
Referenced specific schemes (Amrit Oharohay, 2017 rules)
Mentioned international cooperation
Discussed institutional frameworks
Provided specific example (Chilka Lake)

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Topper

Rohin Kumar

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena and geographical features

Wetlands conservation and policy

Ramsar convention and wetland management

Writing Stats

112

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