Himachal CM Sukhu gives call to preserve wetlands

Feb 01, 2024

February 2 is celebrated internationally each year as World Wetlands Day (WWD) and the day also marks the anniversary of the signing of the...

On World Wetlands Day, India adds two more Ramsar sites

Feb 02, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 2 : On International Wetlands Day 2022, India added two Ramsar sites upscaling the number from 47 to 49.

NMCG lays emphasis on conservation of wetlands

Feb 03, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 3 : A three-day-long seminar emphasizing the conservation of wetlands in the country was concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday.

World Wetlands Day celebrated at all 75 Ramsar sites in India

Feb 06, 2023

The National Flag was hoisted at the Ramsar Sites. The wetland pledge was administered during these events. Over 50 activities were held with student...

Tamil Nadu: six more wetlands get Ramsar recognition

Aug 04, 2022

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 : The Ramsar recognition tally of wetlands in the state of Tamil Nadu reached 10 after six more...

India names two new Wetlands of International Importance on World Environment Day

Jun 05, 2024

These "Ramsar Sites" are both man-made reservoirs situated in the Jhajha forest range of Jamui District in Bihar, India. Their catchments feature dry deciduous...