India is a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention signed in Ramsar, Iran
Background
India is one of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
India signed the Convention in 1982.
During 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to India's list of Ramsar sites.
During 2014 to 2022, the country added 49 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked the 75th year of Independence by announcing 75 Ramsar Sites in the country.
Convention signed:
Ramsar, Iran, in 1971
India signed:
1982
Sites added 1982 to 2013:
26 sites
Wetlands added 2014 to 2022:
49 new wetlands
Why it matters for exams: The year and place of the Ramsar Convention and the year India joined it are repeatedly asked in environment sections.
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