Union Environment Minister has added 3 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites on the eve of India's Independence Day 2024.

Environment

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav said on the eve of Independence Day 2024 that India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 85 from existing 82 by designating three more wetlands as Ramsar Sites. In a post on X, Shri Yadav expressed happiness on addition of three Ramsar sites on the eve of Independence Day. Union Minister congratulated the states of Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh whose wetlands have been added to the Ramsar sites.


      These new designated sites are a testament to the significant policy push from the Ministry for wetlands conservation and management in the country.

      The country has added 59 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites during 2014-2024

     

 

     


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