Firstly, the definition of the Wetlands in the rules does not include Rivers and floodplains which are included under wetlands under the Ramsar convention on Wetlands that India is signatory to.
Over 220 river scientists and managers from around the world attended the symposium. Contributed papers represented 96 rivers from 61 river basins from all continents and climatic zones.
Please find attached my presentation on "Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater" at National Water Academy (NWA) at Pune on 4th November 2009.