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Surha Tal Becomes India’s 100th Ramsar Site India has reached an important milestone in wetland conservation with Surha Tal, officially known as Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, being designated as the country’s 100th Ramsar Site. It is located in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh and received the recognition on 5 June 2026, coinciding with World …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …
Read MoreSaving India’s Wetlands Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, World Wetlands Day 2026 highlighted traditional knowledge, drawing attention to India’s rapid wetland loss, weak implementation of conservation laws, and the urgent need for community-led, science-based wetland restoration. This comes at a time when environmental clearances and impact assessments are under scrutiny for …
Read MoreNeeli Jheel May Become Delhi’s First Ramsar Site Why in the News? The Delhi government has initiated discussions with the Centre to notify Neeli Jheel, located inside Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, as the Capital’s first Ramsar site, highlighting renewed focus on wetland conservation and water body revival. This move underscores the importance of environmental impact …
Read MoreNew Ramsar Sites in India: Silisari Lake & Kopra Jalashaya (Relevant for UPSC & State PSC Examinations) India has recently added two new wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation. The first Ramsar site from Chhattisgarh, Kopra Jalashaya, has been included, while Silisari Lake has been designated from Rajasthan. …
Read MoreTwo Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition Why in the News ? Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan, have been added to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance, bringing India’s total to 91 sites. This reflects India’s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection, aligning with broader ecosystem protection goals …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bhoj wetland in Bhopal risks delisting from the Ramsar Convention due to potential ecological damage from proposed road construction. The Ramsar Convention secretariat has requested clarification from India regarding the impact of these construction activities. Source: Lotusarise About Ramsar Convention: Adoption: Intergovernmental treaty adopted on 2nd February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. …
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