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Title: Need to implement the Interim Report of the multi-disciplinary team headed by Dr. Swaminathan for preservation and development of Kuttanadu wet-lands in Alappuzha district of Kerala-laid.
DR. K.S. MANOJ (ALLEPPEY): Government of India had constituted a multi-disciplinary team to study and suggest programmes for preservation and development of Kuttanadu Wetlands of Alappuzha district in Kerala where there is severe agrarians crisis. The farming condition prevailing in’ .Alappuzha warrants a separate rehabilitation programme specifically suitable for the areas. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation Chennai headed by renowncd scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, which was assigned by the Govt. to study on the sustainable development of Kuttanadu Wetlands Eco-system has already submitted its Intcrim Report to the Govcrnment. I would urge upon the Governmcnt to expedite the Action Plan on the basis of this report and to preserve and develop the Wetlands of Kuttanadu and save the farmers from debt trap and suicide.