Wetland Conservation Programme, Ramsar Convention and The Montreux Record.

Wetland Conservation Programme Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic system where the water table is usually near the water surface and land is covered by shallow water. Essential as: control floods, water treatment, recharging of water sources, reduce sediments, check Soil erosion, bulwark against encroachment by the sea, winter resort for birds and … Read more

Mangrove swamps of Sunderbans

The Sunderbans: A Symphony of Life in the Mangrove Swamps The Sunderbans, a vast expanse of mangrove forests straddling the border of India and Bangladesh, is a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature. This unique ecosystem, a labyrinth of tidal channels, mudflats, and dense mangrove vegetation, is a haven for biodiversity, a bulwark … Read more

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