 The East Kolkata Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Act, 2006 represents an important landmark as it paved way for establishment of the East Kolkata Wetlands Management Authority (EKWMA) for conservation and management of the EKW.The EKWMA is constituted under Section 3 of the Act, 2006.In 2017 Section 3(2) of the Act, 2006 has been amended and the composition of the EKWMA has been changed.