India’s Ramsar Site tally reaches 103 with addition of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (UP)

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that India’s Ramsar site tally has increased to 103 following the designation of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh as new Ramsar sites. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav noted that these additions highlight ongoing government efforts toward wetland conservation, biodiversity preservation, water and climate security, and the sustainability of local livelihoods.