Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat in the prestigious Ramsar Sites list. The recognition, announced ahead of World Wetlands Day, highlights India’s growing focus on wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development.
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- Patna Bird Sanctuary, Etah, Uttar Pradesh gets Ramsar status
- Chhari-Dhand wetland, Kutch, Gujarat added to Ramsar list
- PM Modi calls recognition boost for biodiversity conservation
- Announcement made ahead of World Wetlands Day
- Recognition announced by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
- Wetlands support migratory, resident birds and rare mammals
- Species include chinkara, wolves, caracal, desert fox
- India’s Ramsar sites increased from 26 in 2014 to 98 now
- Over 276% expansion of Ramsar network under Modi government
- Global recognition expected to strengthen local conservation efforts
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