Pallikaranai Marsh is among
the 94 Prioritized Wetlands in India
National Wetland Conservation and Management Programme (NWCMP) of the Government of India.
12.8 million km sq.
the wetlands have deteriorated in 28% of countries but improved in only 19%.
Globally Coastal and Inland wetlands covers
300+
living species
Let’s preserve Chennai’s last remaining wetland
The marsh contains several rare or endangered and threatened species and acts as a forage and breeding ground for thousands of migratory birds from various places within and outside the country.
The Pallikaranai Ecosystem
Our Mission
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Awareness
At CETAAC, our vision is to raise awareness about Pallikaranai Marshland and its ecosystem to the next generation and to sensitize the people around the wetland.
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Educate
Educate the Youth of Chennai about the significant necessity to preserve Pallikaranai marsh and its flora and fauna for Singarai Chennai.
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Collaborate
Work closely with Tamil Nadu Forest / Wetland departments and other interest groups to develop Pallikaranai marsh into a Place of Public Interest.
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Preserve
Support Tamil Nadu Forest Department in achieving internationally acredited Ramsar status for Pallikaranai Marshland.
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