New Ramsar Sites in India: Wetland Conservation

Category: Environment & Ecology / Wetlands

  • Ramsar Sites are wetlands recognised as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
  • The Ramsar Convention was adopted in 1971 at Ramsar, Iran.
  • India became a contracting party to the Convention in 1982.
  • New Ramsar-site designations increase the geographical coverage of internationally recognised Indian wetlands.
  • Ramsar recognition supports wetland conservation, wise use and international cooperation.
  • UPSC questions may focus on the location, state, ecological characteristics and significance of newly designated sites.

Key Pointer: Ramsar → Internationally important wetlands → Ramsar, Iran → Wise use & conservation