🏞️ India Declares Five New Ramsar Wetlands on Earth Day 2025

🧭 Thematic Focus:

Environment | Biodiversity Conservation | International Agreements

🌟 Introductory Glimpse:

In a vibrant celebration of Earth Day 2025, India has added five new wetlands to the prestigious Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. This move strengthens India’s commitment to environmental conservation, ecosystem preservation, and fulfilling international environmental goals.

🛤️ Key Highlights:

• India designated five new Ramsar sites, expanding its total to 85 wetlands.
• New sites include ecologically significant wetlands from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar.
• Enhances conservation of migratory birds, aquatic biodiversity, and fragile ecosystems.
• Aligns with India’s commitments under the Ramsar Convention and the Global Biodiversity Framework.
• Reinforces India’s leadership in wetland protection and climate resilience.

📜 GS Paper Mapping:

• GS Paper 3: Environment and Ecology | Biodiversity Conservation | International Conventions

🪄 A Thought Spark — by IAS Monk:

“In every silent ripple of a wetland, the Earth writes a poem of life waiting to be heard.”