​India Adds Four New Ramsar Sites

On 1^st February 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced the addition of four new Ramsar sites, bringing India’s total to 89 Ramsar Sites.

• This milestone marks the first-ever Ramsar sites for Sikkim and Jharkhand.

The New Ramsar Sites

Wetland	State	Significance
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	Supports migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity.
Therthangal Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	Important for waterfowl and local avian species.
Khecheopalri Wetland	Sikkim	Sacred lake with rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
Udhwa Lake	Jharkhand	Largest freshwater lake in Jharkhand, crucial for local ecosystems.

India’s Growing Ramsar Network

• With 89 Ramsar Sites, India now holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia and ranks third globally.
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