New Ramsar Sites

Recently, two new Indian sites have been added to the Ramsar List as Wetlands of International Importance. India now has 49 Ramsar Sites.

About New Sites

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

  • Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
  • Khijadiya has become the fourth wetland of Gujarat to get the Ramsar tag. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Thol Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana wetland are the other Ramsar sites in the state.
  • The sanctuary is unique, having both fresh water lakes, salt and freshwater marshlands.
  • It is a coastal wetland with rich avifaunal diversity providing a safe habitat to endangered and vulnerable ....
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