This has increased wetlands tally from 85 to 89, highest in Asia, third globally. Wetlands have been added from Tamil Nadu, Sikkim and Jharkhand.
- Tamil Nadu leads with 20 Ramsar sites, the highest among Indian states.
- Sikkim and Jharkhand have added their first Ramsar sites.
About 4 New Ramsar Sites
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- Adopted in Ramsar (Iran) in 1971
- Objective: Provides a framework for national and international efforts to conserve and wisely use wetlands.
- World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd February
