Certificate. Acknowledgement. Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1. 1 Introduction 1.2 Aim 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Methodology CHAPTER 2: WETLAND 2.01 Definitions 2.02 Wetlands in india 2.03 Wetland ecosystem 2.04 The characteristics of wetlands 2.05 Classification 2.06 Function of wetlands 2.07 Threats to wetlans 2.08 Effects of hydrology on wetland vegetation: 2.09 Hydrogeologic settings: 2.10 Hydrological processes of wetlands CHAPTER 3: LITERATURE CASE STUDIES 3.1 Keoladev national park, Rajasthan 3.2 Chilka lake, Orrisa CHAPTER 4: STUDY AT REGIONAL LEVEL4.1 Introduction to the region 4.1.01 Location 4.1.02 Topography 4.1.03 Evolution of Nalsarovar 4.1.04 Climate 4.1.05Geology 4.1.06Soil 4.1.07Hydrology 4.1.08Geomorphology 4.1.09Landuse 4.1.10 Need to conserver Nalsarovar 4.1.11 Life supporting characteristics 4.1.12 Flora and fauna 4.1.13 General demographic characteristics 4.1.14 Land use pattern 4.1.15 Agriculture 4.2 Analysis CHAPTER 5: STUDY AT SUB REGIONAL LEVEL 5.1 Delineated of sub region 5.2 Seasonal changes of water level in sub region 5.3 Seasonal changes in vegetation 5.4 Changes in vegetation and salinity 5.5 Study of fish 5.6 Study of birds 5.7 Surrounding villages and Nalsarovar CHAPTER 6: 6.1 Issues 6.2 Impacts CHAPTER 7 : PROPOSALS AND GUIDELINES 7.1 Guidelines 7.2 Proposals at sub regional level 7.3 Vegetative Measures BIBLIOGRAPHY ANNEXURE 85