The latest to join the list of Ramsar sites in India are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in Rajasthan.
New Delhi: India has added two more wetlands to the prestigious Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing the country’s total to 91 sites.
The newly designated Ramsar sites are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both located in the state of Rajasthan. These ecologically significant sites now join a growing network of wetlands recognized globally for their role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the achievement on social media platform X, stating, “Great news! India’s strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation.”
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav also expressed his pride, noting, “This addition takes our tally to 91. The achievement is yet another testament to the fact that PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s focus on environmental conservation is successfully helping India build a greener tomorrow.”
The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, is an international treaty dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Its primary objective is to develop and maintain a global network of wetlands that support biodiversity and contribute to the well-being of human communities through ecosystem services.
India ratified the convention on February 1, 1982, and has since steadily increased the number of its protected wetland sites, reinforcing its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development.
