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India Adds Three New Ramsar Sites in Tamil Nadu.

Environment | Dated: 22 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the addition of three new wetlands from Tamil Nadu to the list of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance). This addition pushes India total tally of Ramsar sites to 83, reflecting robust conservation efforts.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The new sites are Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Longwood Shola Reserve, and Nanmangalam Reserve.
  • Tamil Nadu currently has the maximum number of Ramsar sites in India.
  • The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was signed in 1971.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Topic: Ramsar Sites.
  • State: Tamil Nadu.
  • Total Count: 83.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

With the recent addition of three sites from Tamil Nadu, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in India?

Correct Answer: 83

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ramsar Convention

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