A view of the Patna Hen Sanctuary. Picture: Wikipedia
The wetlands in Kutch in Gujarat and Etah in Uttar Pradesh have been recognised as Ramsar websites, marking the distinctive ecosystems for conservation below a world framework.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the native inhabitants and people keen about wetland conservation for the designation of Patna Hen Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch as Ramsar websites.
“Delighted that the Patna Hen Sanctuary in Etah (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch (Gujarat) are Ramsar websites. Congratulations to the native inhabitants there in addition to all these keen about wetland conservation,” Mr. Modi mentioned in a submit on X.
The designation of those two websites below the Ramsar Conference takes the full variety of such wetlands in India to 98.
The Prime Minister mentioned these recognitions reaffirm the federal government’s dedication to preserving biodiversity and defending important ecosystems.
“Might these wetlands proceed to thrive as secure habitats for numerous migratory and native species,” Mr. Modi mentioned.
Setting Minister Bhupendra Yadav congratulated Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, and the wetland neighborhood, on the 2 new additions.
Lots of of migratory and resident avian species discover their dwelling within the two wetlands, aside from being the habitat of chinkara, wolves, caracal, desert cats and desert foxes, moreover endangered birds, Mr. Yadav mentioned.
“Below the visionary management of PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, the Indian Ramsar community has seen an enlargement of over 276 per cent – climbing from 26 in 2014 to 98 now,” the Minister mentioned.
Printed – January 31, 2026 11:17 am IST
