EnvironmentGS3-Environment And Biodiversity
India Adds Five New Ramsar Sites, Total Reaches 80
India has increased its Ramsar sites to 80 by adding 5 more wetlands, with Tamil Nadu having the most sites.
February 1, 2024
Key Points
- 1India's Ramsar site count has increased from 75 to 80, as per the recent news.
- 2The five newly designated Ramsar sites are in Karnataka (3) and Tamil Nadu (2).
- 3The total area covered under Ramsar sites is now 1.33 million ha, an increase of 5,523.87 ha.
- 4World Wetlands Day 2024 theme is ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’ and will be held at Sirpur Lake, Indore.
- 5Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of Ramsar Sites (16), followed by Uttar Pradesh (10 sites).
Important Terms
Ramsar sitesWetlandsEnvironmentTamil NaduKarnataka
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