Ramsar Sites in India, State-wise List, Largest, Smallest & Oldest Sites

Q: What is a Ramsar Site?

A Ramsar Site is a wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (1971) for its biodiversity, ecological, and hydrological value.

Q: How many Ramsar Sites are there in India?

As of November 2025, India has 94 Ramsar Sites spread across 28 states and union territories.

Q: Which is the largest Ramsar Site in India?

The Sundarban Wetland in West Bengal is the largest Ramsar Site in India, covering 4,230 km².

Q: Which is the smallest Ramsar Site in India?

The Renuka Lake (Himachal Pradesh) and Vembannur Wetland Complex (Tamil Nadu) are the smallest Ramsar Sites, each under 1 km².

Q: Which are the oldest Ramsar Sites in India?

Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Rajasthan), both designated in 1981, are the oldest Ramsar Sites.

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India is home to 94 Ramsar Sites across 28 states and union territories, each recognized for its ecological, hydrological, and biodiversity significance. The largest Ramsar site is the Sundarban Wetland in West Bengal (4,230 km²), while the smallest sites include Renuka Lake in Himachal Pradesh and Vembannur Wetland Complex in Tamil Nadu (both under 1 km²). The oldest Ramsar sites, Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan, were designated in 1981, reflecting India’s long-standing commitment to wetland conservation.

What is a Ramsar Site?

A Ramsar Site is a wetland recognized under the Ramsar Convention (1971) for its international importance in conserving biodiversity and sustaining ecological balance. These wetlands provide critical habitats for migratory birds, endangered species, and unique flora and fauna. They help in groundwater recharge, flood control, and climate regulation, while supporting local livelihoods like fishing and agriculture. As of November 2025, India currently has 94 Ramsar Sites spread across 28 states and union territories, highlighting the country’s rich wetland diversity.

Ramsar Sites in India State-wise List

India has 94 Ramsar sites spread across 28 states and union territories, each recognized for its ecological, hydrological, and biodiversity significance. These wetlands range from large brackish lagoons to small freshwater lakes, supporting unique flora, fauna, and migratory birds.

Ramsar Sites in India State-wise List
S.No	Ramsar Site	State/UT	Designated Year	Area (km²)
1	Kolleru Lake	Andhra Pradesh	2002	901
2	Deepor Beel	Assam	2002	40
3	Kanwar (Kabar) Taal	Bihar	2020	26.2
4	Nagi Bird Sanctuary	Bihar	2023	2
5	Nakti Bird Sanctuary	Bihar	2023	3.3
6	Nanda Lake	Goa	2022	0.42
7	Khijadia WLS	Gujarat	2021	6
8	Nalsarovar BS	Gujarat	2012	123
9	Thol Lake	Gujarat	2021	6.99
10	Wadhvana Wetland	Gujarat	2021	10.38
11	Bhindawas WLS	Haryana	2021	4.11
12	Sultanpur NP	Haryana	2021	142.5
13	Chandra Taal	Himachal Pradesh	2005	0.49
14	Pong Dam Lake	Himachal Pradesh	2002	156.62
15	Renuka Lake	Himachal Pradesh	2005	0.2
16	Ranganathituu BS	Karnataka	2022	5.18
17	Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve	Karnataka	2024	0.5
18	Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve	Karnataka	2024	0.98
19	Aghanashini Estuary	Karnataka	2024	4.8
20	Ashtamudi Wetland	Kerala	2002	614
21	Sasthamkotta Lake	Kerala	2002	3.73
22	Vembanad-Kol Wetland	Kerala	1905	1,512.5
23	Bhoj Wetland	Madhya Pradesh	2002	32
24	Sakhya Sagar	Madhya Pradesh	2022	2.48
25	Sirpur Wetland	Madhya Pradesh	2022	1.61
26	Yashwant Sagar	Madhya Pradesh	2022	8.22
27	Tawa Reservoir	Madhya Pradesh	2024	200
28	Lonar Lake	Maharashtra	2020	4.27
29	Nandur Madhameshwar	Maharashtra	2019	14
30	Thane Creek	Maharashtra	2022	65.21
31	Loktak Lake	Manipur	1990	266
32	Pala Wetland	Mizoram	2021	18.5
33	Ansupa Lake	Odisha	2021	2.31
34	Bhitarkanika Mangroves	Odisha	2002	650
35	Chilika Lake	Odisha	1981	1,165
36	Hirakud Reservoir	Odisha	2021	654
37	Satkosia Gorge	Odisha	2021	981.97
38	Tampara Lake	Odisha	2021	3
39	Beas CnR	Punjab	2019	64
40	Harike Wetland	Punjab	1990	41
41	Kanjli Wetland	Punjab	2002	1.83
42	Keshopur-Miani CmR	Punjab	2019	34
43	Nangal WLS	Punjab	2019	1
44	Ropar Wetland	Punjab	2002	13.65
45	Keoladeo National Park	Rajasthan	1981	28.73
46	Sambhar Lake	Rajasthan	1990	240
47	Chitrangudi BS	Tamil Nadu	2021	2.6
48	Gulf of Mannar Marine BR	Tamil Nadu	2022	526.72
49	Kanjirankulam BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.96
50	Karikili BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.584
51	Koonthankulam BS	Tamil Nadu	2021	0.72
52	Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest	Tamil Nadu	2022	12.475
53	Pichavaram Mangrove	Tamil Nadu	2022	14.786
54	Point Calimere WLS & BS	Tamil Nadu	2002	389
55	Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.94
56	Udhayamarthandapuram BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.44
57	Vaduvur BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	1.12
58	Vedanthangal BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.4
59	Vellode BS	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.77
60	Vembannur Wetland Complex	Tamil Nadu	2022	0.2
61	Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2024	4.5
62	Longwood Shola Reserve Forest	Tamil Nadu	2024	1.16
63	Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2024	1.3
64	Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2024	1,513
65	Rudrasagar Lake	Tripura	2005	2.4
66	Hokera Wetland	UT of Jammu & Kashmir	2005	13.75
67	Hygam Wetland CnR	UT of Jammu & Kashmir	2022	8.02
68	Shallbugh Wetland CnR	UT of Jammu & Kashmir	2022	16.75
69	Surinsar-Mansar Lakes	UT of Jammu & Kashmir	2005	3.5
70	Wular Lake	UT of Jammu & Kashmir	1990	189
71	Tso Kar	UT of Ladakh	2020	95.77
72	Tsomoriri	UT of Ladakh	2002	120
73	Bakhira WLS	Uttar Pradesh	2021	28.94
74	Haiderpur Wetland	Uttar Pradesh	2021	69
75	Nawabganj BS	Uttar Pradesh	2019	2
76	Parvati Arga BS	Uttar Pradesh	2019	7
77	Saman BS	Uttar Pradesh	2019	5
78	Samaspur BS	Uttar Pradesh	2019	8
79	Sandi BS	Uttar Pradesh	2019	3
80	Sarsai Nawar Jheel	Uttar Pradesh	2019	2
81	Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake)	Uttar Pradesh	2020	4.31
82	Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora)	Uttar Pradesh	2005	265.9
83	Asan Barrage	Uttarakhand	2020	4.44
84	East Kolkata Wetlands	West Bengal	2002	125
85	Sundarban Wetland	West Bengal	2019	4,230
86	Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2025	–
87	Therthangal Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2025	–
88	Khecheopalri Wetland	Sikkim	2025	–
89	Udhwa Lake	Jharkhand	2025	–
90	Khichan (Phalodi)	Rajasthan	2025	–
91	Menar (Udaipur)	Rajasthan	2025	–
92	Gokul Jalashay	Bihar	2025	–
93	Udaipur Jheel	Bihar	2025	–
94	Gogabeel Lake	Bihar	2025	–

Newly Added Ramsar Sites in India

In 2025, India added 9 new Ramsar Sites, reflecting its ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection. These sites span several states and union territories, including Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Bihar.

Newly Added Ramsar Sites in India
S.No	Ramsar Site	State/UT	Designated Year
1	Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2025
2	Therthangal Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2025
3	Khecheopalri Wetland	Sikkim	2025
4	Udhwa Lake	Jharkhand	2025
5	Khichan (Phalodi)	Rajasthan	2025
6	Menar (Udaipur)	Rajasthan	2025
7	Gokul Jalashay	Bihar	2025
8	Udaipur Jheel	Bihar	2025
9	Gogabeel Lake	Bihar	2025

Ramsar Sites in India Description

This table provides a comprehensive list of all 94 Ramsar Sites in India, including their state/UT and a brief description highlighting ecological, cultural, and conservation importance. It serves as a handy reference for understanding India’s wetlands and their significance for biodiversity, migratory birds, and local livelihoods.

Ramsar Sites in India Description
S.No	Ramsar Site	State/UT	Description
1	Kolleru Lake	Andhra Pradesh	Nutrient-rich freshwater lake between Godavari and Krishna basins, supports fisheries and agriculture; endangered Spot-Billed Pelican.
2	Deepor Beel	Assam	Permanent freshwater lake near Guwahati; habitat for Grey Pelican, Lesser & Greater Adjutant Storks, Baer’s Pochard.
3	Kanwar Taal	Bihar	Oxbow lake in Indo-Gangetic plain; hosts critically endangered vultures and waterbirds like Baer’s Pochard.
4	Nagi Bird Sanctuary	Bihar	Created from damming Nagi River; wintering site for Baer’s Pochard and steppe eagle; large bar-headed goose congregation.
5	Nakti Bird Sanctuary	Bihar	Man-made wetland from Nakti Dam; habitat for red-crested pochard and vulnerable catfish.
6	Gokul Jalashay	Bihar	Oxbow lake on Ganga’s southern edge; supports 50+ bird species; local communities depend on it for fishing and agriculture.
7	Udaipur Jheel	Bihar	Oxbow lake in Udaipur WLS; home to 280 plant species and migratory birds including vulnerable common pochard.
8	Nanda Lake	Goa	Freshwater marsh near Zuari River; supports aquatic biodiversity despite small size (0.42 km²).
9	Khijadia WLS	Gujarat	Freshwater wetland in Jamnagar; endangered Pallas’s Fish-Eagle, Indian Skimmer, and Bdellium-Tree.
10	Nalsarovar BS	Gujarat	Largest natural freshwater lake in Thar Desert; supports endangered Indian Wild Ass and Sociable Lapwing.
11	Thol Lake	Gujarat	Human-made reservoir; supports Blackbucks and endangered birds like White-Rumped Vulture.
12	Wadhvana Wetland	Gujarat	Semi-arid man-made wetland; habitat for Pallas’s Fish-Eagle, Sarus Crane, Common Pochard.
13	Bhindawas WLS	Haryana	Human-made freshwater wetland; hosts Egyptian Vultures and Pallas’s Fish-Eagle.
14	Sultanpur NP	Haryana	Near Delhi; IBA wetland supporting Sociable Lapwing, Egyptian Vultures, Saker Falcon, Black-Bellied Tern.
15	Chandra Taal	Himachal Pradesh	High-altitude lake; habitat for Snow Leopard, Himalayan Ibex, Blue Sheep; threatened by overgrazing.
16	Pong Dam Lake	Himachal Pradesh	Reservoir on Beas River; lies on Trans-Himalayan Flyway for migratory waterfowl.
17	Renuka Lake	Himachal Pradesh	Freshwater wetland with karst formations; named after sage Parshuram’s mother.
18	Udhwa Lake	Jharkhand	Oxbow wetland; supports Oriental White-Backed Vulture, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Lesser Adjutant.
19	Aghanashini Estuary	Karnataka	Free-flowing river estuary; mangroves support fish, prawns, and bird diversity; important nutrient cycling.
20	Ankasamudra Bird CnR	Karnataka	Near Hampi; 175 bird species including 11 IUCN-listed species; nesting and breeding site.
21	Magadi Kere CnR	Karnataka	Saline wetland attracting migratory waterfowl; hosts bar-headed goose, Grey & Purple Herons.
22	Ranganathituu BS	Karnataka	Part of Kaveri River; habitat for Mugger Crocodile, Smooth-Coated Otter, Painted Stork, Grey Pelican.
23	Ashtamudi Wetland	Kerala	Backwater ecosystem; second-largest estuary in Kerala; supports fisheries and National Waterway 3.
24	Sasthamkotta Lake	Kerala	Largest freshwater lake in Kerala; exceptionally pure water supporting diverse aquatic life.
25	Vembanad-Kol Wetland	Kerala	Largest brackish lake in Kerala; supports paddy cultivation and migratory birds; second-largest Ramsar site in India.
26	Bhoj Wetland	Madhya Pradesh	Two human-made lakes in Bhopal; habitat for Sarus Crane.
27	Sakhya Sagar	Madhya Pradesh	Reservoir near Madhav National Park; hosts Mugger, Smooth-Coated Otter, Hump-Backed Mahseer.
28	Sirpur Wetland	Madhya Pradesh	Human-made wetland in Indore; supports Common Pochard, Egyptian Vulture, Indian River Tern.
29	Tawa Reservoir	Madhya Pradesh	Within Satpura Tiger Reserve; fish spawning ground and habitat for Indian giant squirrel.
30	Yashwant Sagar	Madhya Pradesh	IBA wetland in Indore region; important for migratory and resident birds.
31	Lonar Lake	Maharashtra	Meteorite crater lake; hypersaline and alkaline, hosts haloarchaea producing pink pigment.
32	Nandur Madhameshwar	Maharashtra	Created by Godavari-Kadwa confluence; hosts leopards and endangered bird species.
33	Thane Creek	Maharashtra	Large brackish water creek; fringed by mangroves; supports flamingos and diverse avifauna.
34	Loktak Lake	Manipur	Largest freshwater lake in northeast India; features floating phumdis and Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park.
35	Pala Wetland	Mizoram	Natural lake in Indo-Burma hotspot; supports Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Hoolock Gibbon.
36	Ansupa Lake	Odisha	Freshwater oxbow of Mahanadi River; largest freshwater lake in Odisha; endangered birds and fish.
37	Bhitarkanika Mangroves	Odisha	Part of Bhitarkanika WLS; supports Olive Ridley Turtles, Saltwater Crocodiles.
38	Chilika Lake	Odisha	India’s first Ramsar site (1981); brackish water lagoon; home to Irrawaddy dolphins; major migratory bird hub.
39	Hirakud Reservoir	Odisha	Large earthen dam; moderates floods in Mahanadi delta.
40	Satkosia Gorge	Odisha	Mosaic of rivers and forests; home to tigers and endangered turtles.
41	Tampara Lake	Odisha	Formed during 1766 battle; now connected to Rushikulya River for flood control.
42	Beas CnR	Punjab	189 km stretch of Beas River; hosts Indus River dolphin and reintroduced Gharial.
43	Harike Wetland	Punjab	Shallow reservoir at Beas-Sutlej confluence; important for migratory birds.
44	Kanjli Wetland	Punjab	Associated with Guru Nanak; freshwater wetland supporting local biodiversity.
45	Keshopur-Miani CmR	Punjab	Mosaic of marshes and ponds; supports Common Pochard, Spotted Pond Turtle.
46	Nangal WLS	Punjab	Bhakra-Nangal reservoir; historically significant; endangered Indian Pangolin and Leopard.
47	Ropar Wetland	Punjab	Formed by Sutlej River barrage; supports Smooth Indian Otter, Hog Deer, Sambar.
48	Keoladeo NP	Rajasthan	Complex of seasonal marshes; invasive grasses threaten Siberian Crane; on Montreux Record in 1990.
49	Sambhar Lake	Rajasthan	India’s largest inland saltwater lake; wintering site for flamingos.
50	Khichan Wetland	Rajasthan	Thar Desert wetland; wintering site for migratory demoiselle cranes.
51	Menar Wetland Complex	Rajasthan	Monsoon-fed freshwater ponds; supports vultures, waterbirds, and local flora.
52	Khecheopalri Wetland	Sikkim	Sacred lake in Demazong valley; revered by Hindus and Buddhists; near Kanchenjunga.
53	Chitrangudi BS	Tamil Nadu	IBA adjacent to Kanjirankulam; supports Grey Pelican, Painted Stork, Little Egret.
54	Gulf of Mannar Marine BR	Tamil Nadu	First marine biosphere reserve in South Asia; Dugong, Hawksbill Turtle, Humpback Dolphin.
55	Kanjirankulam BS	Tamil Nadu	Affected by invasive Prosopis trees; hosts Painted Stork, Oriental Darter.
56	Karaivetti BS	Tamil Nadu	Irrigation tank; freshwater feeding ground for migratory birds like Bar-headed Goose.
57	Karikili BS	Tamil Nadu	Near Kanchipuram; supports Oriental Darter, Spot-Billed Pelican.
58	Kazhuveli BS	Tamil Nadu	Brackish lake; important migratory bird path and spawning ground for fish.
59	Koonthankulam BS	Tamil Nadu	Human-made wetland; IBA maintained by local community.
60	Longwood Shola RF	Tamil Nadu	Urban shola forest in Nilgiris; retains water, regulates microclimate.
61	Nanjarayan BS	Tamil Nadu	Historical freshwater lake; nesting habitats for waterbirds and flapshell turtles.
62	Pallikaranai Marsh RF	Tamil Nadu	Coastal marsh; buffers Chennai floodwaters.
63	Pichavaram Mangrove	Tamil Nadu	Large mangrove forest; spiritual value; supports endangered birds and Olive Ridley Turtle.
64	Point Calimere WLS & BS	Tamil Nadu	Last remnants of dry evergreen forests; hosts Spoon-Billed Sandpiper and Grey Pelican.
65	Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex	Tamil Nadu	IBA; inland perennial man-made tank on Central Asian flyway.
66	Udhayamarthandapuram BS	Tamil Nadu	Stores monsoon floodwaters; maintains dry-season water flow.
67	Vaduvur BS	Tamil Nadu	Large human-made tank; shelter for migratory birds.
68	Vedanthangal BS	Tamil Nadu	Freshwater wetland; protected by locals; guano enriches agriculture.
69	Vellode BS	Tamil Nadu	Supports Indian River Tern, Oriental Darter, Painted Stork.
70	Vembannur Wetland Complex	Tamil Nadu	Human-made inland tank; habitat for Spot-Billed Pelican and Spotted Greenshank.
71	Karaivetti BS	Tamil Nadu	Freshwater lake; attracts migratory waterbirds.
72	Rudrasagar Lake	Tripura	Reservoir fed by perennial streams; habitat for Three-Striped Roof Turtle.
73	Hokera Wetland	UT of JK	Natural wetland near Srinagar; hosts White-Eyed Pochard.
74	Hygam Wetland CnR	UT of JK	Downstream of Wular Lake; threatened by siltation.
75	Shallbugh Wetland CnR	UT of JK	Prevents flooding; supports Steppe Eagle, Pallas’s Fish-Eagle.
76	Surinsar-Mansar Lakes	UT of JK	Composite freshwater lake; semi-arid Punjab plains; linked to Mahabharata mythology.
77	Wular Lake	UT of JK	Largest freshwater lake in India; fed by Jhelum; supports rich biodiversity.
78	Tso Kar	UT of Ladakh	High-altitude hypersaline and freshwater lakes; breeding site for Black-Necked Cranes.
79	Tsomoriri	UT of Ladakh	Freshwater-brackish lake; only breeding site in India for Black-Necked Cranes and Bar-Headed Geese.
80	Bakhira WLS	Uttar Pradesh	Freshwater marsh near Gorakhpur; hosts Egyptian Vultures, Greater Spotted Eagle.
81	Haiderpur Wetland	Uttar Pradesh	Formed by Madhya Ganga Barrage; supports Gharial, Golden Mahseer, Hog Deer.
82	Nawabganj BS	Uttar Pradesh	Shallow marsh near Lucknow; renamed Chandra Shekhar Azad BS; Egyptian Vulture and Pallas’s Fish Eagle.
83	Parvati Arga BS	Uttar Pradesh	Freshwater oxbow lakes; home to Red-Headed Vulture, Indian Vulture.
84	Saman BS	Uttar Pradesh	Seasonal oxbow lake on Ganges floodplain; Sarus Crane, Greater Spotted Eagle.
85	Samaspur BS	Uttar Pradesh	Perennial lowland marsh; Egyptian Vulture, Pallas’s Fish Eagle.
86	Sandi BS	Uttar Pradesh	Freshwater wetland; supports Sarus Crane.
87	Sarsai Nawar Jheel	Uttar Pradesh	Marsh; name from Sarus Crane; pilgrimage site nearby.
88	Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake)	Uttar Pradesh	Created for Agra water supply; supports Greater Spotted Eagle.
89	Upper Ganga River	Uttar Pradesh	Stretch from Brijghat to Narora; endangered Ganges River Dolphin and Gharial.
90	Asan Barrage	Uttarakhand	Formed by damming Asan River; supports Red-Headed Vulture, White-Rumped Vulture, Baer’s Pochard.
91	East Kolkata Wetlands	West Bengal	Multiple-use wetland; feeds world’s largest wastewater-fed aquaculture.
92	Sundarban Wetland	West Bengal	Largest Ramsar site in India; mangrove forest; Northern River Terrapin, Irrawaddy Dolphin.
93	Newly Added Sites (2025)	Multiple States	Includes Sakkarakottai BS, Therthangal BS (TN), Khecheopalri Wetland (Sikkim), Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand), Khichan (Rajasthan), Menar (Rajasthan), Gokul Jalashay, Udaipur Jheel (Bihar) and Gogabeel Lake (Bihar).

Ramsar Sites in India Largest, Smallest and Oldest

The detailed list of Lagest, Smallest and Oldest Ramsar Sites in India have been listed below.

The Sundarban Wetland, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, and Vembanad-Kol Wetland are among India’s largest Ramsar sites, spanning over 1,500 km² each. These wetlands play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, supporting diverse flora, fauna, and migratory birds.

Largest Ramsar Sites in India
Rank	Ramsar Site	State	Area (km²)
1	Sundarban Wetland	West Bengal	4,230
2	Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1,513
3	Vembanad-Kol Wetland	Kerala	1,512.5
4	Chilika Lake	Odisha	1,165
5	Satkosia Gorge	Odisha	981.97
6	Kolleru Lake	Andhra Pradesh	901

Renuka Lake, Vembannur Wetland Complex, and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary are India’s smallest Ramsar sites, each under 1 km² in area. Despite their size, these sites are ecologically significant, providing critical habitats for endangered species and local communities.

Smallest Ramsar Sites in India
Rank	Ramsar Site	State	Area (km²)
1	Renuka Lake	Himachal Pradesh	0.2
2	Vembannur Wetland Complex	Tamil Nadu	0.2
3	Vedanthangal BS	Tamil Nadu	0.4
4	Nanda Lake	Goa	0.42
5	Udhayamarthandapuram BS	Tamil Nadu	0.44

Chilika Lake and Keoladeo Ghana National Park were the first Indian wetlands recognized under the Ramsar Convention in 1981. They are internationally renowned for their rich biodiversity, especially migratory waterbirds, and long-standing conservation importance.

Oldest Ramsar Sites in India
Rank	Ramsar Site	Year of Designation
1	Chilika Lake	1981
2	Keoladeo Ghana NP	1981

Importance of Ramsar Sites in India

Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance that support biodiversity, regulate water cycles, and sustain livelihoods of local communities. They play a vital role in flood control, groundwater recharge, and climate regulation.

Provide habitat for migratory and endangered species.
Support fisheries, agriculture, and tourism-based livelihoods.
Act as natural water purifiers and carbon sinks.
Help in flood mitigation and groundwater replenishment.
Contribute to climate regulation and ecosystem services.

Montreux Record in India

The Montreux Record is a register of Ramsar sites facing ecological changes due to human activities or natural factors. Inclusion highlights wetlands requiring priority conservation and restoration efforts. There are only 2 Ramsar Sites in India in the Montreux Record.

Indian Ramsar Sites on the Montreux Record
Ramsar Site	State	Reason for Inclusion	Year Listed
Keoladeo Ghana National Park	Rajasthan	Water shortage and unbalanced grazing	1990
Loktak Lake	Manipur	This lake is affected by factors such as human-induced changes and pollution	1993