India has expanded its network to 96 Ramsar sites, reinforcing its commitment to wetland conservation. These vital ecosystems provide biodiversity havens, flood control, climate mitigation, and livelihoods. However, they face severe threats from urbanization, pollution, and encroachment.
Click to View MoreIndia added Bihar’s Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel as Ramsar Sites, raising the total to 93, the highest in Asia. These oxbow lakes protect biodiversity, buffer Ganga floods, and enhance climate resilience for vulnerable communities under the “wise use” principle.
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