As of June 2026, India has expanded its network to a milestone of 100 Ramsar
Sites, making it the country with the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia and
ranking third globally (behind the UK and Mexico).


Here is a quick overview of the key highlights and recent additions to the list:

Quick Facts (2026)

Total Sites: 100


State with Highest Number of Sites: Tamil Nadu leads with 20 sites, followed by
Uttar Pradesh with 13.

Largest Ramsar Site: Sundarban Wetland (West Bengal), covering over 423,000
hectares.

Smallest Ramsar Sites: Renuka Wetland (Himachal Pradesh) and Vembannur Wetland
Complex (Tamil Nadu), both tied at 20 hectares each.

First Ramsar Sites (1981): Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park
(Rajasthan).

Montreux Record Sites: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake
(Manipur) remain on this register for wetlands facing ecological threats.



Latest Additions (2026)

The newest additions that helped India reach the century mark include:

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) — Uttar Pradesh

Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary — Uttar Pradesh

Patna Bird Sanctuary — Uttar Pradesh

Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary — Gujarat