India Reaches 101 Ramsar Sites with Glaw Lake Declaration
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Latest Ramsar Site | Glaw Lake (Arunachal Pradesh) declared on 3 August 2026. |
| Total Ramsar Sites (2026) | 101 across 28 states/UTs. |
| Key Significance | First Ramsar site in Arunachal Pradesh, highlights Eastern Himalayan wetlands' ecological importance. |
| Global Rank | India among top countries with the most Ramsar sites. |
| Ramsar Convention | Signed in 1971 (Ramsar, Iran) to protect wetlands of international importance. |
| Wetland Benefits | Biodiversity conservation, flood control, water recharge, carbon sequestration, livelihood support (fishing, agriculture, tourism). |
| Notable Sites in India | Largest: Sundarban Wetland (4,230 sq km). Smallest: Renuka Lake & Vembannur Wetland Complex (0.2 sq km). Oldest: Chilika Lake & Keoladeo National Park (1981). |
| Top States by Count | Tamil Nadu (18), Uttar Pradesh (14), Bihar (8), Punjab (6), Odisha (6). |