Amrit Dharohar Scheme

February 1, 2023

India lost 30% of its wetlands in the past three decades. Of all Mumbai lost the maximum wetlands. 71% of wetlands in Mumbai were lost between 1970 and 2014. 57% lost in Ahmedabad, 56% in Bengaluru, 55% in Hyderabad, 38% in Delhi, and lots more in other major cities. The loss of wetlands is mainly due to anthropogenic activities and illegal constructions. To increase the optimal use of wetlands in the cities and to improve their biodiversity the GoI launched the Amrit Dharohar Scheme. The scheme was announced by the Finance Minister during her budget speech.

What is Amrit Dharohar Scheme?

The scheme will aim to conserver wetlands by promoting their optimal use
The scheme is to be implemented in the next three years
The scheme will increase eco-tourism, and carbon stock, and also will help the local communities in their income generations

Need for the Scheme

To achieve 2030 sustainable development goals. These goals were adopted by India along with other UN Members in 2015. The SDG aims to provide peace and prosperity. The Amrit Dharohar scheme will help India achieve the SDG goals.

GoI towards wetland conservation

The GoI believes that wetlands are important to sustain bio-diversity. The total number of Ramsar sites in India was only 26 in 2014. This was increased to 75. RAMSAR convention is an international treaty to conserve wetlands. It aims to address wetland degradation, ensure there is water supply in the wetlands in the right season (for migratory birds), promote the wise use of wetlands, and increase the wetlands under the designation of “Ramsar site”.

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