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Three Indian Cities Nominated for Wetland City Accreditation.

Environment | Dated: 19 Jan 2026

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

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Udaipur is surrounded by five major lakes, including Pichola and Fateh Sagar.
  • Bhopal is known for the Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site.
  • Indore is home to the Sirpur Lake, also a Ramsar site.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Nominees: Indore, Bhopal, Udaipur.
  • Status: Wetland City Nomination.
  • Body: MoEFCC.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which of the following Indian cities has NOT been nominated for the Wetland City Accreditation recently?

Correct Answer: Jaipur

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ramsar Convention

  • Adopted – 1971 (Iran)
  • World Wetlands Day – Feb 2