TNPSC Thervupettagam

New Ramsar sites 2024 - India

August 19 , 2024 13 hrs 0 min 13 0
  • Nanjarayan bird sanctuary in Tirupur and Kazhuveli bird sanctuary in Villupuram had recently received international recognition.
  • With this new addition, the number of Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu has increased to 18, highest among the states.
  • Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh is also included in the Ramsar list.
  • This takes our tally to 85 Ramsar sites, covering an area of 13,58,068 hectare in India.
  • From 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to the list of Ramsar sites in the country.
  • From 2014 to 2024, the country has added 59 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites.
  • Currently, Tamil Nadu harbours the maximum number of Ramsar sites (18 sites), followed by Uttar Pradesh (10 sites).
  • The United Kingdom (175) and Mexico (142) have the maximum Ramsar sites.
  • Bolivia spans the largest area, with the 148,000 sq. km. under the Convention’s protection.

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