Wetland City Accreditation: PM Modi recently congratulated Indore (MP), and Udaipur for being the first 2 cities of India added to the list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities worldwide.
o Aim: To recognize the importance of wetlands in urban and peri-urban environments and to take appropriate measures to conserve and protect these wetlands.
o To further promote the conservation and wise use of urban and peri-urban wetlands, as well as sustainable socio-economic benefits for local populations.