Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 (Act No. 28 of 2008). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Kerala Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to conserve the paddy land and wetland and to restrict the conversion or reclamation thereof, in order to promote growth in the agriculture sector and to sustain the ecological system, in the State of Kerala. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agricultural development Agricultural land Cereals/grains/rice Institution Drainage/land reclamation Soil conservation/soil improvement Agricultural commodities Crops/grasses Soil rehabilitation Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Wetlands Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act aims to regulate the conversion and development of paddy fields and protect wetland areas in order to promote agricultural growth, ensure food security and sustain the ecological system in the State of Kerala. Full text English Website india.gov.in References - Legislation Amended by Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. 14 of 2011). Legislation | India | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Cereals/grains/rice, Institution, Drainage/land reclamation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Agricultural commodities, Crops/grasses, Soil rehabilitation, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX