Glaw Lake: India's 101st Ramsar Site

Category: Environment → Wetlands → Ramsar Sites

Why in News?

In August 2026, Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated India's 101st Ramsar Site and became the first Ramsar site of Arunachal Pradesh.

Location

  • Lohit district

  • Arunachal Pradesh

  • Eastern Himalayas

  • Within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary

Ecological Significance

The landscape supports:

  • Tiger

  • Leopard

  • Clouded leopard

  • Snow leopard

  • Rich orchid diversity

  • Himalayan flora

UPSC Key Pointers

Glaw Lake → Arunachal Pradesh → Lohit → 101st Ramsar Site