India gets Ramsar tag for two wetlands, PM Modi lauds efforts
The Hindu
India designates Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand as Ramsar sites, increasing total wetlands to 98, lauded by PM Modi.
The wetlands in Kutch in Gujarat and Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been recognised as Ramsar sites, marking the unique ecosystems for conservation under a global framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the local population and those passionate about wetland conservation for the designation of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch as Ramsar sites.
"Delighted that the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch (Gujarat) are Ramsar sites. Congratulations to the local population there as well as all those passionate about wetland conservation," Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
The designation of these two sites under the Ramsar Convention takes the total number of such wetlands in India to 98.
The Prime Minister said these recognitions reaffirm the government's commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting vital ecosystems.
"May these wetlands continue to thrive as safe habitats for countless migratory and native species," Mr. Modi said.
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