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Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary

  • 06 Jun 2026

On 5th June 2026, Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh was designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site, marking a major milestone in the country's wetland conservation efforts.

Key Points

  • Biodiversity Significance: The wetland is known for its rich avifaunal diversity and serves as a habitat for numerous resident and migratory bird species.
  • India’s Ramsar Progress: India became a contracting party to the Ramsar Convention in 1982 and has now designated 100 Ramsar Sites across various states and Union Territories.
  • Global Ranking: India is among the countries with the highest number of Ramsar Sites, after the United Kingdom and Mexico.