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Apart from providing various ecosystem services, the wetland ecosystem is vital for socio‐economic development, as the majority of the human population is dependent on these ecosystems for their livelihood. Wetlands are the sources of highly valued commercial products and fisheries, and they are the wintering grounds for a large number of avifauna and some other wildlife species. In addition, different wetlands have significant historical and cultural importance, which attracts visitors and provides revenue through eco‐tourism.