NEW RAMSAR SITES 2025-26

New Ramsar Sites 2025–26

During 2025–26, several new wetlands across India were added as Ramsar sites, expanding the country’s network of wetlands of international importance.

The additions include first Ramsar sites for Chhattisgarh and Sikkim, while Tamil Nadu continues to have the highest number of Ramsar sites in India.

State-wise New Ramsar Sites

State	New Ramsar Sites / Status
Bihar	Gokul Jalashay, Gogabil Lake, and Udaipur Jheel; Bihar now has 6 Ramsar sites.
Chhattisgarh	Kopra Jalashay; it is Chhattisgarh’s 1st Ramsar site.
Rajasthan	Siliserh Lake, Menar Wetland Complex, and Khichan Wetland; Rajasthan now has 5 Ramsar sites.
Sikkim	Khachoedpalri Wetland; it is the 1st Ramsar site of Sikkim.
Tamil Nadu	Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary and Therthangal Bird Sanctuary; Tamil Nadu has the highest number with 20 Ramsar sites in India.
Gujarat	Chhari-Dhand was added in 2026; Gujarat now has 5 Ramsar sites.
Uttar Pradesh	Patna Bird Sanctuary was added in 2026; Uttar Pradesh now has the second highest number with 11 Ramsar sites after Tamil Nadu.

What are Ramsar Sites?

Aspect	Details
Convention	Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for wetland conservation.
Adoption	The convention was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
India’s Status	India is a party to the Ramsar Convention.
Site Meaning	Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance.

Importance of Wetlands

Role	Importance
Biodiversity	Wetlands support rich biodiversity and provide habitat for several aquatic and bird species.
Groundwater Recharge	They help in groundwater recharge and water storage.
Flood Control	Wetlands act as natural buffers and support flood control.
Carbon Storage	They contribute to carbon storage and climate regulation.
Livelihoods	Wetlands support local livelihoods through fisheries, agriculture, tourism, and ecosystem services.

PT Facts

Ramsar Convention: An international treaty for wetland conservation.
Adoption: Adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
Ramsar Sites: Wetlands of international importance.
Wetlands: Support biodiversity, groundwater recharge, flood control, carbon storage, and livelihoods.

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