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# Complete Guide to Ramsar Sites in India 2025: 91 Wetlands of International Importance

India has achieved a remarkable milestone with 91 Ramsar Sites as of June 2025, making it the leader in Asia and third globally after the United Kingdom and Mexico. These internationally important wetlands represent the country's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.

Key Highlights:

- Global Leadership: India ranks 1st in Asia and 3rd globally with 91 Ramsar Sites, following the UK (176 sites) and Mexico (144 sites)
- Extensive Coverage: The sites collectively cover over 13.59 lakh hectares across diverse ecosystems from high-altitude lakes to coastal mangroves and urban marshlands
- Recent Additions: Two new sites - Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan - were added in June 2025, while four sites were designated in February 2025
- State-wise Distribution: Tamil Nadu leads with 20 Ramsar Sites, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 10, showcasing diverse wetland ecosystems across the country
- Historical Significance: India's first Ramsar Sites were Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, designated in 1982
- Ecological Importance: These wetlands serve as critical habitats for migratory birds, support biodiversity conservation, provide essential ecosystem services like water purification and flood control, and contribute significantly to climate regulation
- Conservation Impact: The designation under the Ramsar Convention provides these wetlands with international recognition, enhanced funding opportunities, and strengthened conservation measures
- Future Prospects: India's continuous efforts in wetland conservation demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development goals

91

Total Ramsar Sites

1st

Rank in Asia

3rd

Rank Globally

13.59L

Hectares Coverage

Latest Updates (2025):

India added 6 new Ramsar Sites in 2025 - Khichan & Menar (Rajasthan) in June, and Udhwa Lake (Jharkhand), Khecheopalri Wetland (Sikkim), Sakkarakottai & Therthangal Bird Sanctuaries (Tamil Nadu) in February.

| State/UT | Ramsar Sites |
| --- | --- |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kolleru Lake |
| Assam | Deepor Beel |
| Bihar | Kabartal Wetland |
| Goa | Nanda Lake |
| Gujarat | Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
 Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
 Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
 Wadhvana Wetland |
| Haryana | Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
 Sultanpur National Park |
| Himachal Pradesh | Chandertal Wetland
 Pong Dam Lake
 Renuka Wetland |
| Jharkhand | Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hokera Wetland
 Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve
 Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve
 Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
 Wular Lake |
| Karnataka | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
| Kerala | Asthamudi Wetland
 Sasthamkotta Lake
 Vembanad Kol Wetland |
| Ladakh | Tso Kar Wetland Complex
 Tsomoriri Lake |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhoj Wetlands
 Sakhya Sagar
 Sirpur Wetland
 Yashwant Sagar |
| Maharashtra | Lonar Lake
 Nandur Madhameshwar
 Thane Creek |
| Manipur | Loktak Lake |
| Mizoram | Pala Wetland |
| Odisha | Ansupa Lake
 Bhitarkanika Mangroves
 Chilka Lake
 Hirakud Reservoir
 Satkosia Gorge
 Tampara Lake |
| Punjab | Beas Conservation Reserve
 Harike Lake
 Kanjli Lake
 Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve
 Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
 Ropar Lake |
| Rajasthan | Keoladeo Ghana National Park
 Sambhar Lake
 Khichan (Phalodi)
 Menar (Udaipur) |
| Sikkim | Khecheopalri Wetland |
| Tamil Nadu | Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary
 Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
 Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary
 Karikili Bird Sanctuary
 Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
 Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
 Pichavaram Mangrove
 Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
 Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary
 Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex
 Therthangal Bird Sanctuary
 Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
 Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary
 Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
 Vellode Bird Sanctuary
 Vembannur Wetland Complex
 Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary
 Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
 Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
 Sirkazhi Block Mangrove |
| Tripura | Rudrasagar Lake |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary
 Haiderpur Wetland
 Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
 Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary
 Saman Bird Sanctuary
 Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
 Sandi Bird Sanctuary
 Sur Sarovar
 Upper Ganga River
 Sarsai Nawar Jheel |
| Uttarakhand | Asan Conservation Reserve |
| West Bengal | East Kolkata Wetlands
 Sundarbans Wetland |

Ramsar Convention: International treaty for wetland conservation signed in 1971 | India joined: February 1, 1982

These wetlands are crucial for biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and sustainable ecosystem services

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