India Adds Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel as New Ramsar Sites
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| New Ramsar Sites Added | Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh) added to India's Ramsar list on 15th October 2026, bringing the total to 103 Ramsar sites. |
| About Sukhna Wetland | - Urban reservoir near Chandigarh, foothills of Outer Himalayas.- Helps regulate water flow, sediment, and supports migratory birds (e.g., common pochard, Pallas's fish eagle, black pond turtle).- Part of Central Asian Flyway route.- Man-made lake (1958, by Le Corbusier), rain-fed, located in Shivalik Hills. |
| About Sauj Jheel | - Freshwater lake in Ganga River floodplains, near Saman Bird Sanctuary.- Hosts 30,000+ waterbirds, Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).- Key species: sarus crane, greater spotted eagle.- Vegetation: sacred lotus, wild sugarcane. |