India gets 2 new Ramsar sites; PM Modi praises conservation efforts — what it means | - The Times of India
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By The Times of India
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India gets 2 new Ramsar sites; PM Modi praises conservation efforts — what it means | - The Times of India
India has designated Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat as Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 98. This significant expansion, a 276% increase since 2014, highlights the nation's commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection.