Paddy Land and Wet Land Data Bank
Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat
Paddy Land and Wetland Data Bank is an official repository that records and maintains information regarding paddy lands and wetlands in a region. The Local Level Monitoring Committee (LLMC) formed in the panchayat prepares and updates this Data Bank for environmental conservation and for identifying the actual nature of the land in Kerala.
Information Included in Data Bank
- Location of paddy lands
- Information on wetlands
- Survey number
- Area of the land
- Current status of the land
Main Uses
- Identifying whether the land is a paddy land
- Granting building construction permits
- Verifying applications related to land conversion
- Environmental protection
- Preventing unauthorized land reclamation
Importance
- Helps in protecting paddy cultivation
- Helpful in reducing flood risks
- Maintains water storage capacity
- Protects ecological balance
