Two Wetlands Get Ramsar Recognition
On 5th June, 2024, Bihar's Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries were added to the Ramsar Convention's global list of wetlands of international importance, taking India's total number of Ramsar Sites to 82.
- The Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries are located in Bihar’s Jamui district.
- These new wetlands are man-made reservoirs situated in the Jhajha forest range of Jamui, featuring dry deciduous forests surrounded by hills.
- The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971, designates wetlands of international importance to promote their conservation and sustainable use.
- The Nakti Bird Sanctuary was initially developed for irrigation through the construction of the Nakti Dam, providing habitat for over 150 ....
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