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India Adds 2 New Wetlands to Ramsar List, Total Count Reaches 87.

Environment | Dated: 09 Dec 2025

India has added two new wetlands to the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), taking the total count to 87. The newly designated sites are the "Aghanashini Estuary" in Karnataka and "Longwood Shola Reserve Forest" in Tamil Nadu. This reflects India's commitment to conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Aghanashini Estuary helps in flood control and sustains rich biodiversity.
  • Longwood Shola is critical for the water security of the Nilgiris region.
  • India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in South Asia.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • New Sites: Aghanashini Estuary & Longwood Shola.
  • Total Sites in India: 87.
  • Focus: Wetland Conservation.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which estuary in Karnataka was recently designated as a Ramsar Site, bringing India's total to 87?

Correct Answer: Aghanashini Estuary

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ramsar Convention

  • Signed – 1971 (Iran)
  • World Wetlands Day – Feb 2