72 water bodies across 14 districts recommended for notification under Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017

72 water bodies across 14 districts recommended for notification under Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017

Chandigarh, September 25, 2025: The Punjab State Wetlands Authority, chaired by the Forest Minister, has recommended 72 water bodies across 14 districts for notification under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, following ground‑truthing, digital mapping, and evaluation of 1,143 identified sites by District Wetland Committees.

The Authority reviewed progress made pursuant to the Supreme Court’s directions in WP (C) No. 304/2018 (Anand Arya vs Union of India) to complete ground verification and demarcation of all identified wetlands. Based on the completed exercise, sites proposed for notification include Amritsar (2), Barnala (8), Faridkot (2), Fat