{"id":1947,"date":"2025-09-30T07:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:24:55","slug":"ramsar-sites-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramsar Sites In India 2025 \u2013 List Of 93 Wetlands Of International Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#New_Ramsar_Sites_in_India_2025\">New Ramsar Sites in India 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#What_are_Ramsar_Sites\">What are Ramsar Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#How_Are_Ramsar_Sites_Designated_in_India\">How Are Ramsar Sites Designated in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#How_Many_Ramsar_Sites_Are_There_in_India_in_2025\">How Many Ramsar Sites Are There in India in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#State-Wise_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\">State-Wise Ramsar Sites in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#First_Ramsar_Site_in_India\">First Ramsar Site in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#Ramsar_Sites_in_India_According_to_Geographical_Features\">Ramsar Sites in India According to Geographical Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#Ramsar_Sites_in_India_Features\">Ramsar Sites in India Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#Importance_of_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\">Importance of Ramsar Sites in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#Efforts_Toward_Wetland_Conservation\">Efforts Toward Wetland Conservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ramsar-sites-in-india\/#Ramsar_Sites_in_India_FAQs\">Ramsar Sites in India FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are designated wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty for wetland conservation. These sites provide critical habitats for biodiversity, support water regulation, and benefit local communities. As of 2025, India has significantly expanded its network of Ramsar Sites, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In September 2025, Gokul Jalashay in Buxar district and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Bihar were declared as Ramsar Sites, giving them global recognition as wetlands of international importance. With this addition, India\u2019s total Ramsar sites have increased to 93, while Bihar now hosts five such protected wetlands. These new inclusions highlight the ecological richness of Bihar, strengthen conservation efforts for migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity, and ensure better protection against threats like pollution, encroachment, and unsustainable land use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On 4 June 2025, on the occasion of<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-environment-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Environment Day<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>two wetlands from Rajasthan\u2014Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur\u2014were officially designated as Ramsar Sites.<\/strong> With this addition, <strong>the total number of Ramsar Sites in India has increased to 93<\/strong>, marking the highest number of such sites in any Asian country. The designation of these wetlands highlights their international importance and underscores India&#8217;s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation. Ramsar Sites play a vital role in preserving biodiversity, supporting ecological stability, and sustaining livelihoods.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Ramsar_Sites_in_India_2025\"><\/span><b>New Ramsar Sites in India 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India has always been known for its rich water heritage, and Rajasthan stands as a remarkable example of traditional water conservation. Among the many man-made lakes and reservoirs, <strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"524\">Gokul Jalashay<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"546\">Udaipur Jheel<\/strong> hold special significance. These water bodies are not only a lifeline for their regions but also represent the architectural brilliance and ecological foresight of ancient India.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Area<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date of Designation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gokul Jalashay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buxar district, Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ 448 hectares<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Udaipur Jheel<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Champaran district, Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ 319 hectares<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these additions, Bihar now has <\/span><b>five<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ramsar sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s total number of Ramsar sites rose to <\/span><b>93<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the inclusion of these two.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Gokul Jalashay<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an <\/span><b>oxbow lake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the southern edge of the Ganga River.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightsonindia.com\/2025\/09\/29\/two-new-ramsar-sites-in-bihar\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as a natural buffer during floods for nearby villages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat for <\/span><b>50+ bird species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local livelihoods: support <\/span><b>fishing, farming, and irrigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Udaipur Jheel<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, an oxbow lake is surrounded by a village.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich flora: more than <\/span><b>280 plant species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including Alysicarpus roxburghianus, a perennial herb endemic to India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important as a <\/span><b>wintering ground for ~35 migratory bird species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the common pochard (vulnerable), among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bordering forest cover (dense forest to the north and west in the Udaipur Jheel site).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In June 2025, two additional wetlands from Rajasthan\u2014Khichan and Menar\u2014were officially designated as Ramsar Sites, further reinforcing India\u2019s commitment to the conservation of ecologically vital wetlands. With this inclusion, the total number of Ramsar-recognized wetlands in India has reached 91, positioning the country among the global leaders in wetland conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan now hosts four Ramsar Sites, including the newly designated Khichan and Menar, alongside the previously recognized Sambhar Salt Lake and Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The Ramsar Convention, established in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, identifies wetlands of international importance, offering these ecosystems increased global attention, enhanced funding prospects, and stronger conservation frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ramsar Site Khichan<\/h3>\n<p>Khichan, a village in Rajasthan&#8217;s Phalodi district, is renowned for hosting over 30,000 Demoiselle cranes each winter, migrating from Central Asia. Its unique community-led conservation involves daily feeding at locally built chugga ghars, attracting bird watchers worldwide. The area is also designated as the Kurja Conservation Reserve, covering around 3 sq km to protect the birds and their habitat.<\/p>\n<h3>Ramsar Site Menar<\/h3>\n<p>Menar, in the Udaipur district, is known as India\u2019s \u201cBird Village.\u201d It features Brahma Talab and Dhand Talab lakes, which attract over 180 bird species. Villagers have banned hunting, set up bird-watching zones, and celebrate an annual bird festival. Their efforts in biodiversity protection and eco-tourism have led to Menar\u2019s inclusion as a Ramsar Site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Ramsar_Sites\"><\/span><strong>What are Ramsar Sites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites are wetlands identified for conservation due to their ecological, biological, and hydrological importance. The designation is based on criteria that include biodiversity, support for threatened species, and role in groundwater recharge. India signed the Ramsar Convention in 1982 and has since added numerous wetlands to the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tiger-reserves-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiger Reserves In India 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Ramsar_Sites_Designated_in_India\"><\/span><b>How Are Ramsar Sites Designated in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, Ramsar Sites are designated through a collaborative process involving the <\/span><b>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, state governments, and scientific organizations. A proposed wetland undergoes ecological assessments and stakeholder consultations before being nominated for Ramsar recognition. Upon approval by the Ramsar Secretariat, the wetland gains international protection and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Ramsar_Sites_Are_There_in_India_in_2025\"><\/span><b>How Many Ramsar Sites Are There in India in 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2025, there are <strong>91<\/strong><\/span><b>\u00a0Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spanning across various ecological zones. These wetlands collectively cover over <\/span><b>1.2 million hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and contribute significantly to global biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" 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msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>List of Ramsar Sites in India 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is the list of all the Ramsar Sites in India as of now along with the states in which they are situated.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ramsar Site<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolleru Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepor Beel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanwar (Kabar) Taal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanda Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khijadia WLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nalsarovar BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thol Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wadhvana Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhindawas WLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sultanpur NP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandra Taal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pong Dam Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renuka Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranganathittu BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aghanashini Estuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashtamudi Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sasthamkotta Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vembanad-Kol Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1985<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhoj Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sakhya Sagar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sirpur wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yashwant Sagar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonar Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nandur Madhameshwar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thane Creek<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loktak Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pala Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansupa Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhitarkanika Mangroves<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilika Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hirakud Reservoir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satkosia Gorge<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tampara Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beas CnR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harike Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanjli Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keshopur-Miani CmR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nangal WLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ropar Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keoladeo National Park<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambhar Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chitrangudi BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gulf of Mannar Marine BR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanjirankulam BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karikili BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koonthankulam BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pichavaram Mangrove<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point Calimere WLS &amp; BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udhayamarthandapuram BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaduvur BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vedanthangal BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vellode BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vembannur Wetland Complex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longwood Shola Reserve Forest<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudrasagar Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hokera Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of JK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygam Wetland CnR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of JK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shallbugh Wetland CnR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of JK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surinsar-Mansar Lakes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of JK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wular Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of JK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tso Kar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of Ladakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tsomoriri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UT of Ladakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakhira WLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haiderpur Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nawabganj BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parvati Arga BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saman BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samaspur BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandi BS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarsai Nawar Jheel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asan Barrage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Kolkata Wetlands<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sundarban Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagi Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2009<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nakti Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawa Reservoir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therthangal Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khecheopalri Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udhwa Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khichan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gokul Jalashay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udaipur Jheel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-Wise_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\"><\/span><b>State-Wise Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Ramsar Sites are distributed across different states, contributing to regional ecological balance. Here are some notable examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State\/UT<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ramsar Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolleru Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepor Beel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Bihar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanwar Lake, Nagi Bird Sanctuary, Nakti Bird Sanctuary, <\/span><b>Gokul Jalashay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Udaipur Jheel<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanda Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khijadiya, Nalsarovar, Thol Lake, Wadhvana Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sultanpur National Park, Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandra Taal, Pong Dam Lake, Renuka Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hokersar Wetland, Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve, Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, Surinsar-Mansar Lakes, Wular Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aghanashini Estuary, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashtamudi Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake, Vembanad-Kol Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tso Kar, Tsomoriri Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhoj Wetland, Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur Lake, Yashwant Sagar, Tawa River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonar Lake, Nandur Madhameshwar, Thane Creek<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loktak Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pala Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansupa Lake, Bhitarkanika Mangroves, Chilika Lake, Hirakud Reservoir, Satkosia Gorge, Tampara Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punjab<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beas Conservation Reserve, Harike Wetland, Kanjli Wetland, Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve, Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, Ropar Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keoladeo National Park, Sambhar Lake, <\/span><b>Khichan Wetland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Menar Wetland<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex, Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Vembanur Wetland Complex, Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest, Point Calimere Wildlife Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Sanctuary, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, Therthangal Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudrasagar Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakhira Sanctuary, Haiderpur Wetland, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary, Saman Bird Sanctuary, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar Jheel, Sur Sarovar, Upper Ganga River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asan Barrage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Kolkata Wetlands, Sundarban Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khecheopalri Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Udhwa Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Ramsar_Site_in_India\"><\/span><b>First Ramsar Site in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s first Ramsar Sites were designated in <\/span><b>1982<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Chilika Lake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Keoladeo National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Rajasthan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were the initial sites, recognized for their ecological significance and role as bird habitats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Largest and Smallest Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Largest Ramsar Site in India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Sundarbans Wetland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>West Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the largest, covering approximately <\/span><b>423,000 hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It supports the world\u2019s largest mangrove ecosystem and is a critical habitat for the Bengal tiger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smallest Ramsar Site in India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Renuka Wetland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the smallest, spanning just <\/span><b>20 hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Despite its size, it serves as an important cultural and ecological site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramsar_Sites_in_India_According_to_Geographical_Features\"><\/span><b>Ramsar Sites in India According to Geographical Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To categorize the diverse Ramsar Sites in India, distinctions are drawn based on geographical origin, nutrient status, vegetation types, and thermal characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Wetland Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ramsar Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Glaciatic Wetlands<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tsomoriri (Ladakh),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandra Tal (Himachal Pradesh)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tectonic Wetlands<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nilnag (Jammu and Kashmir),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Khajjiar (Himachal Pradesh),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nainital (Uttarakhand),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhimtal (Uttarakhand)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oxbow Wetlands<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dal Lake (Jammu &amp; Kashmir),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loktak Lake (Manipur),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepor Beel (Assam),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kabar (Bihar),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Surahtal (Uttar Pradesh)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lagoons<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilika (Odisha)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Crater Wetlands<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lonar Lake (Maharashtra),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pangong Tso (Jammu and Kashmir),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Sambhar (Rajasthan)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Urban Wetlands<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dal Lake (Jammu and Kashmir),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Nainital (Uttarakhand),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhoj (Madhya Pradesh), Harike (Punjab),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reservoirs<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idukki (Kerala),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hirakud (Odisha),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhakra-Nangal (Himachal Pradesh)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mangroves<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhitarkanika (Odisha)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramsar_Sites_in_India_Features\"><\/span><b>Ramsar Sites in India Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites in India exhibit a diverse range of features, reflecting the country\u2019s rich ecological and geographical diversity. These features are instrumental in supporting biodiversity, water resources, and the overall well-being of the environment.\u00a0 Given below are some essential features of:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Biodiversity Hotspots<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites in India harbor diverse plant and animal species, providing critical habitat for resident and migratory birds, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wetland Types<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Ramsar Sites encompass various wetland types, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, mangrove forests, marshes, swamps, and coastal lagoons, each supporting unique ecosystems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mangrove Forests<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coastal Ramsar Sites in India feature extensive mangrove forests, offering breeding grounds for fish, acting as coastal erosion buffers, and storing large amounts of carbon.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Aquatic Vegetation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites often showcase lush aquatic vegetation such as water lilies, lotus, reeds, and submerged plants, crucial for maintaining water quality and providing food and shelter.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Migratory Bird Habitats<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Ramsar Sites serve as critical stopover points for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway, providing food and rest for millions of birds during their journeys.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Endangered Species<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Ramsar Sites house endangered or threatened species, like Keoladeo National Park, a crucial habitat for the endangered Siberian crane.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>7.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cultural Significance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites often hold cultural and historical significance for local communities, integrated into traditional practices and beliefs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>8.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tourism and Recreation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several Ramsar Sites attract tourists and nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for birdwatching, boating, fishing, and eco-tourism, contributing to local economies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9.<\/b> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Water Supply<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites serve as a source of freshwater for nearby communities, necessitating proper management for sustainable clean water supply.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>10.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Research and Education<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Ramsar Sites support research and educational activities, serving as living laboratories for studying wetland ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation strategies.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>11.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Climate Resilience<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands, including Ramsar Sites, play a vital role in climate resilience by absorbing and storing excess water during heavy rainfall and releasing it slowly during dry periods.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>12.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Traditional Practices<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Ramsar Sites are managed using traditional and sustainable practices passed down through generations, contributing to the ecological balance of the wetlands.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\"><\/span><b>Importance of Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramsar Sites provide multiple benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biodiversity Conservation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Protecting habitats for endangered species and migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintaining groundwater levels and regulating floods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Livelihood Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Providing resources like fish, reeds, and water for local communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourism and Recreation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promoting eco-tourism and birdwatching.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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id=\"Efforts_Toward_Wetland_Conservation\"><\/span><b>Efforts Toward Wetland Conservation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands play a vital role in filtering water, preventing floods, and supporting diverse life forms. They act as carbon sinks, helping to address climate change. They also contribute to the economy through fishing, farming, and tourism. But wetlands are under threat due to pollution and expanding urban areas. Their protection is key to maintaining both environmental balance and economic value. Below are some of the major conservation efforts at different levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Global Initiatives<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Montreux Record (1990)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This is a list under the Ramsar Convention highlighting wetlands where ecological changes have occurred or are likely due to human activities, pollution, or technological development. It helps identify priority sites for conservation action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>World Wetlands Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Observed on February 2nd each year, it commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention in 1971. The day focuses on spreading awareness of wetlands&#8217; importance and encouraging steps to prevent their degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>National Initiatives (India)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 These rules set up a structured framework to protect India\u2019s wetlands. They call for the creation of State Wetland Authorities and involve communities in conservation. They also restrict harmful activities that could damage these ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA), 2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This integrated plan merged earlier schemes for wetlands and lakes. It aims to protect aquatic ecosystems using a holistic approach, including research, capacity building, and local participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme, 2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This program trains and equips people involved in wetland conservation\u2014government staff, local groups, and practitioners. It supports sustainable practices and emphasizes traditional knowledge in managing wetlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP), 1987<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This long-running initiative provides financial aid to states to develop and implement wetland management plans. It seeks to stop wetland degradation, restore damaged ecosystems, and increase public and policymaker awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Ramsar Sites demonstrate the country\u2019s dedication to wetland conservation. With 85 Ramsar Sites in 2025, these wetlands not only safeguard biodiversity but also provide essential ecological services. Responsible tourism and community involvement can further enhance their conservation. Visit the official MoEFCC website for the updated <\/span><b>Ramsar Sites in India List 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/a> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramsar_Sites_in_India_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Ramsar Sites in India FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1946 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1946.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1946.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1946.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1946.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1946.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1742648932\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1946\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19460\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19460\" aria-controls=\"collapse19460\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many Ramsar Sites are there in India in 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse19460\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19460\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0India has 91 Ramsar Sites in 2025, covering over 1.2 million hectares across various states.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19461\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19461\" aria-controls=\"collapse19461\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which was the first Ramsar Site in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19461\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19461\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan were the first Ramsar Sites in India, designated in 1982.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19462\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19462\" aria-controls=\"collapse19462\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the largest Ramsar Site in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19462\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19462\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The Sundarbans Wetland in West Bengal is the largest Ramsar Site, covering around 423,000 hectares.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19463\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19463\" aria-controls=\"collapse19463\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the smallest Ramsar Site in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19463\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19463\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Renuka Wetland in Himachal Pradesh is the smallest Ramsar Site, spanning just 20 hectares.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19464\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19464\" aria-controls=\"collapse19464\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are Ramsar Sites designated in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19464\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19464\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Ramsar Sites are designated through ecological assessments and government nominations, followed by approval from the Ramsar Secretariat.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19465\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19465\" aria-controls=\"collapse19465\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the latest Ramsar site added in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19465\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19465\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The latest Ramsar Sites added in India are <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"101\">Gokul Jalashay<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"123\">Udaipur Jheel<\/strong>, both located in Bihar. These sites were officially designated in <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"212\">September 2025<\/strong>, bringing India's total number of Ramsar Sites to <strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"269\">93<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-19466\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse19466\" aria-controls=\"collapse19466\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which state has the highest number of Ramsar Sites?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse19466\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1946\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-19466\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tamil Nadu currently holds the distinction of having the highest number of Ramsar Sites in India. 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