Wetlands are defined as lands covered with water all or part of the year. They are characterized by three factors: hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation. Wetlands provide many benefits including pollutant filtration, flood control, habitat provision, and biological productivity. However, over 50% of the world's original wetlands have been lost due to human activities like development, agriculture, and pollution. This has negative environmental consequences like increased flooding and loss of biodiversity. India contains many types of wetlands, but they cover only an estimated 3% of the country's land area. Conservation efforts aim to protect remaining critical wetlands and involve local communities.