India's Ramsar site tally reaches 103 with Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel added
16 October 2026
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced that India's Ramsar site tally has reached 103.
The two latest additions are Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh.
Yadav said the additions reaffirm India's efforts to conserve its wetland ecosystems.
He said wetlands matter for conserving biodiversity, enhancing water and climate security and sustaining local livelihoods.
He congratulated Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh on the designation.
Total Ramsar sites:
103
New site in Chandigarh:
Sukhna Wetland
New site in Uttar Pradesh:
Sauj Jheel
Why it matters for exams: The running count of India's Ramsar sites and the newest designations are asked in almost every general awareness paper.
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In plain words
Ramsar Convention Convention on Wetlands of International Importance — An international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.