‘Wetland Mitra’ is a unique initiative of the Kejriwal government, it seeks to increase participation at local level and spread awareness about conservation of wetlands in Delhi
It is a matter of great pleasure to see self-motivated people coming forward for rejuvenation of wetlands in Delhi – Dy CM Manish Sisodia
NEW DELHI
On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Shri Gopal Rai met ‘Wetland Mitras’ of Delhi who are working diligently to rejuvenate and save wetlands of Delhi. The Kejriwal government is committed to the conservation and beautification of wetlands in Delhi. In this direction, the Environment Department, Government of Delhi has started a unique scheme of ‘Wetland Mitra’. Under this, people work as volunteers to spread awareness about wetlands among the people. Shri Sisodia took suggestions from “Wetland Mitras” on the roadmap for development and conservation of wetlands.
In this volunteer based program any person above 12 years of age can become a ‘Wetland Mitra’. Apart from spreading awareness among locals about wetlands, ‘Wetland Mitras’ also alert the authorities on wetland encroachment, solid waste dumping, waste treatment and other issues.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that wetlands are an important part of Delhi’s ecosystem. These wetlands support aquatic life and being a source of water, they help to recharge ground water. They also help in controlling the climate and floods, but due to lack of attention to these wetlands, their condition is deteriorating day by day. Thus it is important for local people, who live nearby these wetlands, to come forward and help the government in wetlands’ rejuvenation programs. Their support is needed in spreading awareness about the importance of these wetlands and the need to protect them. He said that It is a matter of great pleasure to see self-motivated people coming forward as ‘Wetland Mitras’ for rejuvenation of wetlands in Delhi.
People willing to join hands with the government as “Wetland Mitra” can login and register on http://dpgs.delhigovt.nic.in.