Ramsar Sites in India

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Ramsar Sites in India 



Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. To ensure their conservation and wise use, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971 at Ramsar (Iran). Wetlands designated under this convention are called Ramsar Sites, recognized as Wetlands of International Importance.

India became a signatory to the Ramsar Convention on 1 February 1982 and has since significantly expanded its list of protected wetlands.
As of 2025–26, India has 96 Ramsar Sites, making it one of the top three countries globally in terms of Ramsar site numbers.

Ramsar Convention: Key Facts (Exam Ready)

Adopted: 1971 (Ramsar, Iran)

In force: 1975
India ratified: 1 February 1982
World Wetlands Day: 2 February
Objective: Conservation and wise use of wetlands through national action and international cooperation
Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland

Importance of Ramsar Sites

Ramsar sites are critical because they:

Support biodiversity and migratory birds

Regulate floods and groundwater recharge
Act as carbon sinks and climate buffers
Support livelihoods (fisheries, agriculture, tourism)
Preserve endangered flora and fauna

Ramsar Sites in India: Important Highlights

Total Ramsar Sites (India): 96

State with maximum sites: Tamil Nadu
Largest Ramsar Site: Sundarban Wetland (West Bengal)
Smallest Ramsar Site: Renuka Lake (Himachal Pradesh)

Oldest Ramsar Sites in India:

  • Chilika Lake (Odisha) – 1981

  • Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Rajasthan) – 1981

  • Montreux Record (Threatened Wetlands):

    • Keoladeo Ghana NP (Rajasthan)

    • Loktak Lake (Manipur)

Complete List of Ramsar Sites in India (96) – 

Note: Names, States/UTs and Years are most important for exams.
Area details are rarely asked in SSC/JKSSB but may appear in UPSC.

S.NoRamsar SiteState / UTYear
1Chilika LakeOdisha1981
2Keoladeo Ghana NPRajasthan1981
3Wular LakeJ&K1990
4Loktak LakeManipur1990
5Sambhar LakeRajasthan1990
6Harike WetlandPunjab1990
7Kanjli WetlandPunjab1990
8Ropar WetlandPunjab1990
9Deepor BeelAssam2002
10Kolleru LakeAndhra Pradesh2002
11Ashtamudi WetlandKerala2002
12Sasthamkotta LakeKerala2002
13Vembanad-Kol WetlandKerala2002
14Bhoj WetlandMadhya Pradesh2002
15Pong Dam LakeHimachal Pradesh2002
16Tsomoriri LakeLadakh2002
17East Kolkata WetlandsWest Bengal2002
18Chandra TaalHimachal Pradesh2005
19Renuka LakeHimachal Pradesh2005
20Point CalimereTamil Nadu2002
21Kaliveli LakeTamil Nadu2021
22Karikili Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu2021
23Pallikaranai MarshTamil Nadu2022
24Gulf of MannarTamil Nadu2022
25Vedanthangal Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu2022
26Koonthankulam BSTamil Nadu2021
27Vaduvur BSTamil Nadu2021
28Udhayamarthandapuram BSTamil Nadu2021
29Chitrangudi BSTamil Nadu2021
30Suchindram-TheroorTamil Nadu2022
31Sultanpur NPHaryana2021
32Bhindawas WLSHaryana2021
33Nalsarovar BSGujarat2012
34Khijadia WLSGujarat2021
35Thol LakeGujarat2021
36Wadhvana WetlandGujarat2021
37Lonar LakeMaharashtra2020
38Nandur MadhameshwarMaharashtra2019
39Kanwar (Kabartal) LakeBihar2020
40Nagi Bird SanctuaryBihar2023
41Nakti Bird SanctuaryBihar2023
42Udaipur JheelBihar2025
43Gogabeel LakeBihar2025
44Gokul JalashayBihar2025
45Sakhya SagarMadhya Pradesh2022
46Sirpur WetlandMadhya Pradesh2022
47Yashwant SagarMadhya Pradesh2022
48Tawa ReservoirMadhya Pradesh2024
49Ranganathittu BSKarnataka2022
50Aghanashini EstuaryKarnataka2024
51Ankasamudra Bird CRKarnataka2024
52Magadi Kere CRKarnataka2024
53Sundarban WetlandWest Bengal2019
54Pichavaram MangrovesTamil Nadu2022
55Kopra ReservoirChhattisgarh2025
56Siliserh LakeRajasthan2025
…

State-Wise Analysis (Most Asked)

Tamil Nadu: Highest number of Ramsar Sites

Bihar: Rapidly emerging Ramsar state
MP & Gujarat: Reservoir-based wetlands
J&K & Ladakh: High-altitude wetlands
Punjab & Haryana: River-based wetlands

Most Important Points to Remember (One-Line Revision)

Ramsar Convention → 1971 → Iran

India joined → 1 Feb 1982
World Wetlands Day → 2 Feb
Total Ramsar Sites in India → 96
Largest → Sundarban
Smallest → Renuka Lake
Most sites → Tamil Nadu

Latest Ramsar Sites in India (Current Affairs Focus)

(Updated till 2025–26 | India Total: 96)

S. No.Ramsar SiteStateDistrict / LocationYear of DesignationExam Importance
1Siliserh LakeRajasthanAlwar (near Sariska TR)2025India’s 95th Ramsar site
2Kopra Reservoir (Kopra Jalashay)ChhattisgarhBilaspur2025India’s 96th Ramsar site
3Gogabeel LakeBiharKatihar2025Oxbow lake, migratory birds
4Gokul JalashayBiharWest Champaran2025Floodplain wetland
5Udaipur JheelBiharWest Champaran2025Important winter bird habitat
6Sakkarakottai Bird SanctuaryTamil NaduRamanathapuram2025Bird-rich freshwater wetland
7Therthangal Bird SanctuaryTamil NaduSivaganga2025Seasonal wetland
8Khecheopalri WetlandSikkimWest Sikkim2025Sikkim’s first Ramsar site
9Udhwa LakeJharkhandSahibganj2025Jharkhand’s first Ramsar site

🔑 One-Line Facts (Very Important for MCQs)

Latest Ramsar Sites: Siliserh Lake & Kopra Reservoir

India’s total Ramsar Sites: 96
Newest State to join Ramsar list: Jharkhand & Sikkim
Bihar added maximum new sites recently
Tamil Nadu remains No.1 state overall

📌 Home Academy Exam Tip

👉 Questions are usually framed as:
“Which is the latest Ramsar site?”
“Which state got its first Ramsar wetland recently?”
“India’s 95th / 96th Ramsar site is located in which state?

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