- Prepare a comprehensive list of wetlands in the State.
- Prepare list of wetlands to be notified under Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
- Recommend identified wetlands for regulation based on their brief documents
- Prepare digital inventory of all wetlands and uploading them.
- Develop comprehensive list of activities to be regulated and permitted within notified wetlands
- Recommend additions to the list of prohibited activities
- Define strategies for conservation and wise use of wetlands
- Review integrated management plan for each of the notified wetlands
- In cases where lands within boundary of notified wetlands or wetlands complex have private tenancy rights, recommend mechanisms for maintenance of ecological character through promotional activities
- Identify mechanisms for convergence of implementation of the management plan
- Ensure enforcement of Wetland (Conservation & Management) Rules 2017.
- Coordinate the implementation of integrated management plans
- Function as nodal authority for all wetland specific authorities within the State
- Issue necessary directions for conservation and sustainable management of wetlands to the respective implementing agencies
- Create awareness among local community about the importance of wetlands.
- Advise on any other matter suo-motu, or as referred by the State Government.
