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Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster

Last updated on April 9, 2020 by Clear IAS Team

Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in IndiaWhat are the Ramsar sites in India? How can you memorize the names of Indian wetlands?

A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood — all of these are wetlands.

Wetlands of international importance are also known as Ramsar sites.

Why wetlands are called ‘Ramsar sites’?

Ramsar is a city in Iran. In 1971, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands was signed at Ramsar. The 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”.

More than 2300 wetlands of international importance!

  • Today, the Ramsar List is the world’s largest network of protected areas.
  • There are currently over 2,300 Ramsar Sites around the world. They cover over 2.5 million square kilometres, an area larger than Mexico.
  • The world’s first Site was the Cobourg Peninsula in Australia, designated in 1974.
  • The largest Sites are Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Queen Maud Gulf in Canada; these Sites each cover over 60,000 square kilometres.
  • The countries with the most Sites are the United Kingdom with 175 and Mexico with 142.
  • Bolivia has the largest area with 148,000 km2 under Ramsar protection.

Ramsar sites in India - State-wise compilation - ClearIAS

Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: State-wise compilation

Sl. No.
Wetland Name
State
1
Kolleru Lake
Andhra Pradesh
2
Deepor Beel
Assam
3
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Gujarat
4
Chandertal Wetland
Himachal Pradesh
5
Pong Dam Lake
Himachal Pradesh
6
Renuka Wetland
Himachal Pradesh
7
Hokera Wetland
Jammu & Kashmir
8
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
Jammu & Kashmir
9
Tsomoriri
Jammu & Kashmir
10
Wular Lake
Jammu & Kashmir
11
Ashtamudi Wetland
Kerala
12
Sasthamkotta Lake
Kerala
13
Vembanad-Kol Wetland
Kerala
14
Bhoj Wetland
Madhya Pradesh
15
Nandur Madhameshwar
Maharashtra
16
Loktak Lake*
Manipur
17
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Orissa
18
Chilika Lake
Orissa
19
Harike Lake
Punjab
20
Kanjli
Punjab
21
Ropar
Punjab
22
Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve
Punjab
23
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
Punjab
24
Beas Conservation Reserve
Punjab
25
Sambhar Lake
Rajasthan
26
Keoladeo National Park*
Rajasthan
27
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
28
Rudrasagar Lake
Tripura
29
Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora Stretch)
Uttar Pradesh
30
Saman Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh
31
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh
32
Sandi Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh
33
Sarsai Nawar Jheel
Uttar Pradesh
34
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh
35
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh
36
East Calcutta Wetlands
West Bengal
37
Sundarban Wetland
West Bengal

* – Both sites are included in Montreux Record.

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Three pillars of the Ramsar Convention

Ramsar sites around the world

Under the “three pillars” of the Convention, the Contracting Parties commit to:

  1. work towards the wise use of all their wetlands;
  2. designate suitable wetlands for the list of Wetlands of International Importance (the “Ramsar List”) and ensure their effective management;
  3. cooperate internationally on transboundary wetlands, shared wetland systems and shared species.

The 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.

Interesting facts about Ramsar Convention/Sites

Ramsar sites in India

  • The number of contracting parties is 171.
  • At the time of joining the Convention, each Contracting Party undertakes to designate at least one wetland site for inclusion in the list of Wetlands of International Importance.
  • The inclusion of a “Ramsar Site” in the List embodies the government’s commitment to take the steps necessary to ensure that its ecological character is maintained.
  • Wetlands included in the List acquire a new national and international status: they are recognized as being of significant value not only for the country or the countries in which they are located but for humanity as a whole.
  • There are nine criteria for identifying wetlands of international importance.
  • There are six Ramsar regions.
  • The 2nd of February each year is World Wetlands Day, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971.
  • The Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) is a searchable database which provides information on each Ramsar Site.
  • The Ramsar Convention works closely with six other organisations known as International Organization Partners (IOPs). These are:
    • Birdlife International.
    • International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
    • International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
    • Wetlands International.
    • WWF International.
    • Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).

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