Wetlands are one of the most threatened habitats of the world.
Wetlands in India, as elsewhere are increasingly facing several
anthropogenic pressures. Thus, the rapidly expanding human
population, large scale changes in land use/ land cover,
burgeoning development projects and improper use of
watersheds have all caused a substantial decline of wetland
resources of the country. Significant losses have resulted from
its conversion threats from industrial, agricultural and various
urban developments. These have led to hydrological
perturbations, pollution and their effects. Unsustainable levels
of grazing and fishing