Why has Haryana moved its Wetland Authority under the Forest and Wildlife Department?

The move aims to strengthen ecological management and provide better technical expertise for wetland conservation by aligning them with existing wildlife habitat frameworks.

What is the total wetland area in Haryana and how has it changed?

The total wetland area in Haryana grew from 33,649 hectares in 2017-18 to 36,984.5 hectares in 2023-24, an increase of 3,335.5 hectares.

What is the role of the Wetland Authority in Haryana?

The authority is responsible for preparing a statewide wetland inventory, identifying and notifying wetlands, demarcating boundaries, regulating activities, and ensuring enforcement.

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Haryana Shifts Wetlands to Wildlife Dept.

27 Apr

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Summary

Haryana's Wetland Authority is now under the Forest and Wildlife Department.
This move aims to enhance ecological management and technical expertise.
Wetland area in Haryana increased by 3,335.5 hectares since 2017.

Haryana Shifts Wetlands to Wildlife Dept.

Haryana's State Wetland Authority has been moved under the Forest and Wildlife Department, with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) now overseeing all related work. This administrative change, effective as of a March 11 notification, shifts control from the Directorate of Environment & Climate Change to the wildlife wing.

The relocation aims to bolster the ecological management of wetlands by aligning them with existing wildlife habitat frameworks. Subhash Yadav, conservator of forests (wildlife), stated this would ensure better technical expertise for managing wetland flora and fauna, integrating them more closely into biodiversity protection.