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India Added 3 new Ramsar Sites: Now 85 Ramsar Sites

India has added three new Ramsar sites to its list, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites to 85. The new sites include Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Villupuram district, and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.

New Ramsar Site Designations

  • Three new wetlands  added to India's Ramsar site list on August 14, 2024
  • Total number of Ramsar sites in India now 85, covering 1,358,068 hectares
  • New sites: Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu), Tawa Reservoir (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Announcement made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
  • Reflects government's emphasis on wetland conservation and harmony with nature
  • Tamil Nadu now has the most Ramsar sites (18), followed by Uttar Pradesh (10)

Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary

  • Located in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu
  • Area: 125.865 hectares
  • Large shallow wetland dependent on rainwater from Nallar drainage
  • Rich biodiversity: 191 bird species, 87 butterfly species, 7 amphibian species, 21 reptile species, 11 small mammal species, 77 plant species
  • Important feeding and nesting habitat for resident and migratory birds
  • Vital for agricultural water supply and groundwater recharge
  • 17th bird sanctuary in Tamil Nadu
  • Managed collaboratively by the forest department and local community

Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary

  • Located in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu
  • Area: 5,151.6 hectares
  • Declared as Tamil Nadu's 16th bird sanctuary in 2021
  • Brackish shallow lake connected to the Bay of Bengal
  • One of the largest wetlands in peninsular India
  • Lies on the Central Asian Flyway, crucial for migratory birds
  • Important breeding ground for resident bird species and fish
  • Contains degraded mangrove patches and reed beds
  • Significant for aquifer recharge

Tawa Reservoir

  • Located in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh
  • Area: 20,050 hectares
  • Constructed at the confluence of Tawa and Denwa rivers
  • Total catchment area: 598,290 hectares
  • Originally built for irrigation, now used for power generation and aquaculture
  • Located inside Satpura Tiger Reserve, forming the western boundary of Satpura National Park and Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Important habitat for aquatic flora and fauna, especially birds and wild animals
  • Hosts rare and endangered species of plants, reptiles, and insects
  • Significant for local and migratory birds
  • Largest protected area in Madhya Pradesh

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