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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has said that the conservation of wetlands cannot be the government’s responsibility alone and there is a need for the participation of the entire society to achieve the tangible outcome.
Speaking at the regional consultative workshop for the restoration and integrated management of wetlands for the Northeastern states in Imphal, the Minister said Wetlands are essentially societal assets, with governments acting as a trustee of these assets on behalf of the citizens of India.
Mr. Yadav stated that the wetlands often get neglected as public goods and the entire society needs to come together to protect these ecosystems. He also emphasised that change in personal behaviours is the most important aspect to conserve the wetlands.
During the event the Union Minister also released the publication ‘Cultural Significance of Indian Wetlands’