The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has established wetlands authorities in states and union territories through the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017 for notification, conservation, and…
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ during World Wetlands Day celebrations in Goa. This campaign is structured on a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation, enabling…
In the 75th year of India’s Independence, 11 more wetlands were added to the list of Ramsar sites to make a total 75 Ramsar sites covering an area of 13,26,677…
India adds ten more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make a total 64 sites covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. The ten new sites include, six…
With the emphasis on environmental protection and conservation has led to a marked improvement in how India treats its wetlands. India has designated five new wetlands of International importance, which…
