Environment & Agriculture
India adds 2 new Ramsar wetland sites
Summary
India has designated two new Ramsar wetland sites — Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand and Khechaid Dungar in Gujarat — taking the total to 82, the highest in Asia.
Key TakeawayIndia has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia with 82 wetlands.
Key Points
- Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand) is home to migratory birds.
- Khechaid Dungar (Gujarat) is a critical flamingo habitat.
- India now has 82 Ramsar sites — most in Asia.
- Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
Key Facts
- Total Sites
- 82
- New Sites
- 2
- Asia Rank
- #1
- Convention Year
- 1971
Why it matters?
Wetland conservation protects biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience.