Paddy Land and Wetland Data Bank
Paddy Land and Wetland Data Bank
The Paddy Land and Wetland Data Bank is an official information repository containing details of paddy fields and wetlands within a particular area. At the local level in Kerala, the Local Level Monitoring Committee (LLMC) constituted by the Grama Panchayat is responsible for preparing and updating the Data Bank in accordance with the applicable provisions for the protection and conservation of paddy lands and wetlands.
Information Included in the Data Bank
- Location of paddy fields
- Details of wetlands
- Survey number
- Extent of the land
- Present status of the land
Major Uses
- Identifying whether a parcel of land is classified as paddy land
- Supporting the processing of applications related to building construction
- Examining applications relating to land-use changes
- Supporting environmental protection and conservation
- Preventing unauthorized filling or reclamation of paddy lands and wetlands
Importance
- Helps protect paddy cultivation and agricultural land
- Helps reduce the risk of flooding
- Helps preserve water-retention and water-storage capacity
- Contributes to maintaining ecological balance and environmental sustainability
