With inclusion of Sukhna Lake and Sauj Jheel, India’s Ramsar tally reaches 103

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has informed that India’s Ramsar site tally has reached 103. In a social media post, the Minister said that India continues to strengthen its commitment to wetland conservation, with Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh becoming the latest additions to the list of Ramsar Sites. Mr Yadav said that this milestone highlights the importance that Narendra Modi government has been laying on wetlands in conserving biodiversity, enhancing water and climate security, and sustaining local livelihoods. He said these additions reaffirm India’s ongoing efforts to conserve its rich wetland ecosystems and strengthen the ecological, climatic and livelihood benefits they provide. The Minister also congratulated Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh for the achievement.