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India Adds 5 New Wetlands to Ramsar List, Total Reaches 80.

Environment | Dated: 31 Jan 2026

On the eve of World Wetlands Day, India increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) from 75 to 80. The five new sites are Aghanashini Estuary, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, and Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve (Karnataka), along with Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest (Tamil Nadu).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar sites (16), followed by Uttar Pradesh (10).
  • Aghanashini Estuary is known for its biodiversity and traditional fishing.
  • The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Total Sites: 80.
  • New: 5.
  • Top State: Tamil Nadu.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

With the addition of 5 new sites in January 2026, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in India?

Correct Answer: 80

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ramsar Convention

  • Signed – Feb 2, 1971
  • India joined – 1982