India is very rich in inland wetland resources. The importance of wetlands, along with ground water resources, in meeting the ever-increasing demands of fresh water is highly appreciated. Besides, the wetland-oriented economic activities are also increasing day by day. The chapter 1 describes some general overview, distribution and importance of wetlands. The chapter 2 covers a detail discussion on impact of socio-economic in different activities and a review of historical work in the field of 'Wetlands'. The chapters 3, 4, and 5 have been discussed of three different types of wetlands...