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Contents Theme: Wetlands & Biodiversity
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Wetlands and Biodiversity is the theme for
India declared as 2020. Wetlands are rich with biodiversity and are a
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E d i t o r i a l T e a m times faster than forests. This year's theme is a
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Over 1 billion people make a living from wetlands
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Wetlands help to create the conditions for life
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Wetlands absorb and store water
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Dr. Sindhu C. Unni Wetland biodiversity matters for food
Wetlands attract people for recreation
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Ms. Dhanya Surendran
Ms. Roshni Raj
Ms. Neenu Francis