India adds 10 new wetlands to the Ramsar sites list, tally reaches to 64

04 Aug 2022 11:01:40
New Delhi, August 04: In a major development, India's tally of the Ramsar sites has reached 64 as the central government recently added 10 more wetlands to the list. The 10 new sites include Six (6) sites in Tamil Nadu and One (1) each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.
 
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While making the announcement, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav tweeted, “Absolutely thrilled to inform that 10 more Indian wetlands have got Ramsar recognition as wetlands of international importance. This takes India’s tally of Ramsar sites to 64. Special congratulations to Odisha, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.”
 
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So far, 64 wetlands covering an area of 12,50,361 ha have been designated as Ramsar Sites of International Importance from India. Designation of these sites would help in conservation and management of wetlands and wise use of their resources.
 
 
 
The sites are Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Vembannur Wetland Complex, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, all in Tamil Nadu, Satkosia Gorge in Odisha, Nanda Lake in Goa, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka, and Sirpur Wetland in Madhya Pradesh.
 
For unreserved, the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty. It provides framework for national action and international cooperation for conservation and wise use of wetlands. The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
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