Ramsar (Wetlands) Convention
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Summary
Ramsar (Wetlands) Convention International Treaty for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands (RAMSAR CONVENTION) was signed at a city of Iran called Ramsar in 1971. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands Convention’s mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and
Ramsar (Wetlands) Convention
- International Treaty for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands (RAMSAR CONVENTION) was signed at a city of Iran called Ramsar in 1971. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands
- Convention’s mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”
- There are currently over 2,400 Ramsar Sites around the world. Most Sites are the United Kingdom with 175 and Mexico with 142.
- 2 feb is celebrated as World wetlands day.
Ramsar Sites in India
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Ramsar Convention came into force for India on 1st February, 1982.
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On 2nd February 2021, India’s first Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management has been set up in Chennai under MoEFCC at the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM).
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India has total 42 Wetlands of International Importance.
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42nd : In December 2020 – The Tso Kar Wetland Complex, Ladakh. This includes the high-altitude wetland complex of two connected lakes, Startsapuk Tso and Tso Kar, in Ladakh.
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41st: November 2020 in Maharashtra – Lonar Lake
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40: Agra (Uttar Pradesh) – Sur Sarovar also called, Keetham Lake, alongside river Yamuna
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39: Uttarakhand – Asan Barrage,
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38: Kabartal Wetland (Bihar)
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Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Ramsar Sites in India
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Renuka lake in Himachal Pradesh Smallest Ramsar Sites in India
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Vembanad – Kol is Largest Ramsar Sites in India with 151,250 ha
Ramsar Sites in India
List of Ramsar Sites in INDIA
| Serial number | Ramsar Sites | Location |
| 1 | Asan Conservation Reserve | Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Ashtamudi Wetland | Kerala |
| 3 | Beas Conservation Reserve | Punjab |
| 4 | Bhitarkanika Mangroves | Odisha |
| 5 | Bhoj Wetlands | Madhya Pradesh |
| 6 | Chandra Taal | Himachal Pradesh |
| 7 | Chilika Lake | Odisha |
| 8 | Deepor Beel | Assam |
| 9 | East Kolkata Wetlands | West Bengal |
| 10 | Harike lake | Punjab |
| 11 | Hokera Wetland | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 12 | Kabartal Wetland | Bihar |
| 13 | Kanjli Wetland | Punjab |
| 14 | Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan |
| 15 | Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve | Punjab |
| 16 | Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh |
| 17 | Loktak Lake | Manipur |
| 18 | Lonar Lake | Maharashtra |
| 19 | Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary | Gujarat |
| 20 | Nandur Madhameshwar | Maharashtra |
| 21 | Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | Punjab |
| 22 | Shahid Chandrasekhar Azad (Earlier Nawabganj) Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| 23 | Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| 24 | Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu |
| 25 | Sambhar Lake | Rajasthan |
| 26 | Samaspur Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| 27 | Saman Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| 28 | Rudrasagar Lake | Tripura |
| 29 | Ropar Wetland | Punjab |
| 30 | Pong Dam Lake | Himachal Pradesh |
| 31 | Renuka Lake | Himachal Pradesh |
| 32 | Sandi Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh |
| 33 | Sarsai Nawar Jheel | Uttar Pradesh |
| 34 | Sasthamkotta Lake | Kerala |
| 35 | Sunderbans Wetland | West Bengal |
| 36 | Surinsar- Mansar Lakes | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 37 | Sur Sarovar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 38 | Tso Moriri | Ladakh |
| 39 | Tso Kar wetland complex | Ladakh |
| 40 | Upper Ganga River | Uttar Pradesh |
| 41 | Vembanad Kol Wetland | Kerala |
| 42 | Wular Lake | Jammu and Kashmir |
List of all Ramsar Sites in India
Montreux Record
- The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference.
- It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
- At present, two wetlands of India are in Montreux Record: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur).
- Chilika Lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but later removed from it.