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Ramsar Wetland Sites in India
RAMSAR Wetland Sites
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value.
S. N |
Name of Site |
State |
Dateof Declaration |
Area(In Sq. km) |
|
1 |
Kolleru Lake |
Andhra Pradesh |
19.08.2002 |
901 |
|
2 |
Deepor Beel |
Assam |
19.08.2002 |
40 |
|
3 |
Kabartal Wetland |
Bihar |
21.07.2020 |
26.2 |
|
4 |
Nanda Lake |
Goa |
06.08.2022 |
0.42 |
|
5 |
Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary |
Gujarat |
13.04.2021 |
5.12 |
|
6 |
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary |
Gujarat |
24.09.2012 |
120 |
|
7 |
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary |
Gujarat |
05.04.2021 |
6.99 |
|
8 |
Wadhvana Wetland |
Gujarat |
05.04.2021 |
6.3 |
|
9 |
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary |
Haryana |
25.05.2021 |
4.12 |
|
10 |
Sultanpur National Park |
Haryana |
25.05.2021 |
1.425 |
|
11 |
Chandertal Wetland |
Himachal Pradesh |
08.11.2005 |
0.49 |
|
12 |
Pong Dam Lake |
Himachal Pradesh |
19.08.2002 |
156.62 |
|
13 |
Renuka Wetland |
Himachal Pradesh |
08.11.2005 |
0.2 |
|
14 |
Wular Lake |
Jammu & Kashmir |
23.03.1990 |
189 |
|
15 |
Hokera Wetland |
Jammu & Kashmir |
08.11.2005 |
13.75 |
|
16 |
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes |
Jammu & Kashmir |
08.11.2005 |
3.5 |
|
17 |
Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve |
Jammu & Kashmir |
13.08.2022 |
8.02 |
|
18 |
Shallbagh Wetland Conservation Reserve |
Jammu & Kashmir |
13.08.2022 |
16.75 |
|
19 |
Aghanashini Estuary |
Karnataka |
31.01.2024 |
48.01 |
|
20 |
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve |
Karnataka |
31.01.2024 |
0.98 |
|
21 |
Magadi Kere Conservation |
Karnataka |
31.01.2024 |
0.54 |
|
22 |
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
Karnataka |
15.02.2022 |
5.18 |
|
23 |
Asthamudi Wetland |
Kerala |
19.08.2002 |
61.4 |
|
24 |
Sasthamkotta Lake |
Kerala |
19.08.2002 |
3.73 |
|
25 |
Vembanad Kol Wetland |
Kerala |
19.08.2002 |
1512.5 |
|
26 |
Tsomoriri Lake |
Jammu & Kashmir |
19.08.2002 |
120 |
|
27 |
Tso Kar Wetland Complex |
Ladakh |
17.11.2020 |
95.77 |
|
28 |
Bhoj Wetlands |
Madhya Pradesh |
19.08.2002 |
32.01 |
|
29 |
Sakhya Sagar |
Madhya Pradesh |
01.07.2022 |
2.48 |
|
30 |
Sirpur Wetland |
Madhya Pradesh |
01.07.2022 |
1.61 |
|
31 |
Yashwant Sagar |
Madhya Pradesh |
13.08.2022 |
|
|
32 |
Lonar Lake |
Maharashtra |
22.07.2020 |
4.27 |
|
33 |
Nandur Madhameshwar |
Maharashtra |
21.06.2019 |
14.37 |
|
34 |
Thane Creek |
Maharashtra |
13.08.2022 |
65.21 |
|
35 |
Loktak Lake |
Manipur |
23.03.1990 |
266 |
|
36 |
Pala Wetland |
Mizoram |
31.08.2021 |
18.5 |
|
37 |
Satkosia Gorge |
Odisha |
10.12.2021 |
981.97 |
|
38 |
Bhitarkanika Mangroves |
Odisha |
19.08.2002 |
650 |
|
39 |
Ansupa Lake |
Odisha |
13.08.2022 |
2.31 |
|
40 |
Hirakud Reservoir |
Odisha |
13.08.2022 |
654 |
|
41 |
Tampara Lake |
Odisha |
13.08.2022 |
3 |
|
42 |
Chilke Lake |
Odisha |
01.10.1981 |
1165 |
|
43 |
Beas Conservation Reserve |
Punjab |
26.09.2019 |
64.289 |
|
45 |
Harike Lake |
Punjab |
23.03.1990 |
41 |
|
46 |
Kanjli Lake |
Punjab |
22.01.2002 |
1.83 |
|
47 |
Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve |
Punjab |
26.09.2019 |
3.439 |
|
48 |
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary |
Punjab |
26.09.2019 |
1.16 |
|
49 |
Ropar Lake |
Punjab |
22.01.2002 |
13.65 |
|
50 |
Keoladeo Ghana NP |
Rajasthan |
01.10.1981 |
28.73 |
|
51 |
Sambhar Lake |
Rajasthan |
23.03.1990 |
240 |
|
51 |
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
526.72 |
|
52 |
Karikili Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
0.584 |
|
53 |
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
11.08.2021 |
0.72 |
|
54 |
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
31.01.2024 |
4.53 |
|
55 |
Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
12.475 |
|
56 |
Pichavaram Mangrove |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
14.786 |
|
57 |
Longwood Shola Reserve Forest |
Tamil Nadu |
31.01.2024 |
1.16 |
|
58 |
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
19.08.2002 |
385 |
|
59 |
Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
0.44 |
|
60 |
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
0.4 |
|
61 |
Vellode Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
0.77 |
|
62 |
Vembannur Wetland Complex |
Tamil Nadu |
04.08.2022 |
0.2 |
|
63 |
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
13.08.2022 |
2.6 |
|
64 |
Kanjirankumal Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
13.08.2022 |
0.97 |
|
65 |
Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex |
Tamil Nadu |
13.08.2022 |
0.94 |
|
66 |
Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary |
Tamil Nadu |
13.08.2022 |
1.13 |
|
67 |
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
29.06.2021 |
28.94 |
|
68 |
Haiderpur Wetland |
Uttar Pradesh |
08.12.2021 |
69.08 |
|
69 |
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
19.09.2019 |
2.246 |
|
70 |
Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
02.12.2019 |
7.22 |
|
71 |
Saman Bird Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
02.12.2019 |
52.63 |
|
72 |
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
03.10.2019 |
79.94 |
|
73 |
Sandi Bird Sanctuary |
Uttar Pradesh |
26.09.2019 |
30.85
|
|
74 |
Sarsai Nawar Jheel |
Uttar Pradesh |
19.09.2019 |
16.13 |
|
75 |
SurSarovar |
Uttar Pradesh |
21.08.2020 |
4.31
|
|
76 |
Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora) |
Uttar Pradesh |
08.11.2005 |
265.9 |
|
77 |
Asan Conservation Reserve |
Uttarakhand |
21.07.2020 |
4.44 |
|
78 |
East Kolkata Wetlands |
West Bengal |
19.08.2002 |
125.00 |
|
79 |
Sundarbans Wetland |
West Bengal |
30.01.2019 |
4230.00 |
Final Thoughts
Ramsar Wetland Sites in India play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity, supporting endangered species, and maintaining ecological balance. These wetlands help control floods, purify water, and recharge groundwater, making them vital for both nature and human communities.
From Chilika Lake in Odisha to Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir, each site has unique ecological importance and cultural value. The steady increase in India’s Ramsar sites reflects the country's commitment to global environmental efforts. These areas not only support wildlife but also boost local economies through tourism and sustainable livelihoods.
As climate challenges grow, protecting wetlands becomes essential, not optional. Understanding these sites empowers students, environmentalists, and citizens alike to appreciate and contribute to wetland conservation.
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