📖 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 located in West Bengal including their perceptions in the evaluation process of wetland through management strategies as well as water quality scenario. The overall conclusions and recommendations of participatory management of ecosystem services have been described in chapter 6