India gets 2 new Ramsar sites; PM Modi praises conservation efforts - what it means
Published on: Jan. 31, 2026, 5:40 p.m. | Source: 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.
