New Ramsar Sites Latest News
Recently, the union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day.
About New Ramsar Sites
Patna Bird Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- It consists of freshwater marshes, woodlands and grasslands, and is surrounded by agricultural landscapes.
- Together, these different landscapes create a wide range of habitats and support a high level of biodiversity.
- It has been designated an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) by Birdlife International.
- Flora and Fauna: It consists of 178 bird species and 252 plant species.
About Chhari-Dhand Wetland
- Location: It is located in Kutch, Gujarat.
- It is a seasonal saline wetland situated between the famous Banni grasslands and salt flats of Kutch.
- It is an important wintering site for waterfowl.
- Fauna: It supports species such as critically endangered sociable lapwing, the vulnerable common pochard, and, notably, common cranes (Grus grus) annually.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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