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Recently, four more wetlands from India have got an international tag of Ramsar Convention sites.

About New Ramsar Sites Added

Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary

• Location: Tamil Nadu
• It is a unique mosaic wetland ecosystem located close to the Gulf of Mannar on the Central Asian flyway, a regular route for the migratory birds that comes from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
• This wetland acts as a breeding ground for several Resident/Resident-Migrant species of waterfowl.

Therthangal Bird Sanctuary

• Location: Tamil Nadu
• It lies along the Central Asian Flyway and are critical breeding and foraging grounds for waterbirds, including the Spot-billed Pelican, Black-headed Ibis, and Oriental Darter.
• It plays a crucial role in climate regulation, recharging of groundwater, and irrigation.
• The sanctuary is home for many important endemic and near threatened species including the Painted stork, Black-headed ibis, Spot-billed pelican, Oriental darter and Pallied harrier among others

Udhwa Lake

• Location: Jharkhand
• Itis named after saint Uddhava of Mahabharat times, a friend of Lord Krishna.
• It falls within the Gangetic Plains bio-geographic zone.
• The Sanctuary has two water bodies i.e. Patauran (155 ha) and Berhale (410 ha), interconnected by a water channel. Patauran is a comparatively clean water body.
• It is the first Ramsar designated wetland from Jharkhand.

Khecheopalri Lake

• Location: Sikkim
• It is a sacred gem revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.
• It is known as a wish-fulfilling lake, its tranquil waters are believed to be blessed by Guru Padmasambhava and the Goddess Tara.
• It is surrounded by lush forests and the mystical aura of ancient legends, this enchanting lake, part of the revered Demazong valley.

New Ramsar Sites FAQs

Q1: What do you mean by Ramsar sites?

Ans: Ramsar sites refer to sites listed on the List of Wetlands of International Importance, also known as the Ramsar List.

Q2: Which are the first Ramsar sites in India?

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Ans: Chilika Lake in Orissa and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan were recognised as the first Ramsar

Q3: What is the purpose of Ramsar?

Ans: It provides the only international mechanism for protecting sites of global importance and is thus of key conservation significance.

Source: TOI