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Indore, Bhopal, and Udaipur Nominated for Wetland City Accreditation.

Environment | Dated: 06 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has submitted nominations for Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and Udaipur (Rajasthan) for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention. This is the first time India has nominated cities for this voluntary scheme.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The accreditation recognizes cities that have taken exceptional steps to safeguard their urban wetlands.
  • Indore has Sirpur Lake (Ramsar site), and Bhopal has Bhoj Wetland (Ramsar site).
  • Udaipur, known as the "City of Lakes", has multiple wetland systems vital for its microclimate.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Nominees: Indore, Bhopal, Udaipur.
  • Scheme: Wetland City Accreditation (WCA).
  • Ministry: MoEFCC.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which of the following cities has NOT been nominated by India for Wetland City Accreditation in Jan 2026?

Correct Answer: Jaipur

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ramsar

  • Secretariat – Gland, Switzerland
  • Convention Year – 1971