Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary Achieves Ramsar Status, Gujarat Now Has Five Sites
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News18•31-01-2026, 17:45
Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary Achieves Ramsar Status, Gujarat Now Has Five Sites
- •Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary in Kutch, Gujarat, has been designated a Ramsar Site, boosting India's wetland conservation efforts.
- •This inclusion brings Gujarat's total Ramsar sites to five, reinforcing its role in protecting ecologically significant wetland ecosystems.
- •Gujarat's Minister Arjun Modhwadia highlighted the recognition's importance, noting the state holds nearly 21% of India's wetlands.
- •The sanctuary, a unique seasonal desert wetland, supports endangered species like the Dalmatian Pelican and is a birdwatcher's paradise.
- •Ramsar designation is expected to strengthen conservation, promote sustainable management, and boost eco-tourism in Kutch.
Why It Matters: Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary's Ramsar designation elevates Gujarat's wetland conservation and eco-tourism.
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