Etah's Patna Bird Sanctuary Achieves Ramsar Site Status, Boosting UP's Wetland Count
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News18•31-01-2026, 19:01
Etah's Patna Bird Sanctuary Achieves Ramsar Site Status, Boosting UP's Wetland Count
- •Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district has been designated as a Ramsar Site, increasing Uttar Pradesh's total to 11 wetlands.
- •The sanctuary, spanning 108.86 hectares, protects over one lakh water birds and is home to 178 bird species and 252 plant species.
- •It provides refuge for Sarus Cranes during summers and supports various wildlife including Nilgai, Jackal, and Wild Cat.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated on this achievement, highlighting India's commitment to environmental protection.
- •World Wetlands Day will be celebrated on February 2 at Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary in Deogarh, Lalitpur.
Why It Matters: Etah's Patna Bird Sanctuary is now a Ramsar Site, enhancing UP's environmental conservation efforts.
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