Paderu (ASR District): Alluri Sitarama Raju district collector AS Dinesh Kumar stated that the responsibility of protecting wetlands lies with everyone. Following the directives of the Supreme Court, the Collector instructed officials to identify, demarcate, and notify wetlands in accordance with the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The collector ordered the concerned officials to survey these wetlands within two days and submit reports on their current usage, including for drinking water, eco-culture, agriculture, horticulture, fishing, recreation, and irrigation. He also advised holding a meeting with sub-divisional staff and conducting training sessions to create awareness about wetlands among the survey teams. Rampachodavaram Sub-Collector Shubham Nokwal, DFO Ravindra Dhama, District Reserve Officer Devendrudu, District Agriculture Officer SBS Nandhu, District Horticulture Officer K Balakarna, District Animal Husbandry Officer Vijay Ram, and others participated in this virtual meeting.