Which Indian state became the first to notify all its wetlands under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 by mid-2025?
Odisha
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 require State/UT Wetland Authorities to identify and notify wetlands so that they receive the legal protections of the Rules (prohibition of dumping, encroachment, industries in their zone of influence, etc.).
By mid-2025 Odisha — through its State Wetland Authority — became the first Indian state to formally notify all of its identified wetlands under these Rules. Odisha is also home to six Ramsar sites (Chilika, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia Gorge, Tampara, Hirakud and Ansupa) and has been an active state under the central Sahbhagita Mission.
Hence the correct answer is Odisha — option (2).
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