2 Bihar wetlands get ramsar tag: Union minister
New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Two wetlands- Gokul Jalashaya and Udaipur Jheel in Bihar's Buxar and West Champaran district, respectively - have received the Ramsar tag, taking the total number of Ramsar sites in the country to 93, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said.
"India strengthens its commitment to wetlands conservation with the addition of two new Ramsar Sites from Bihar - Gokul Jalashay (448 ha) in Buxar district, and Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) in West Champaran district," Yadav said in a post on X on Friday.
"This brings the total to 93 Ramsar Sites, spanning 13,60,719 hectares, underscoring India's resolve to safeguard its rich wetland ecosystems for biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods." Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the addition of two new Ramsar sites from Bihar as a "proud moment" for India's environmental stewardship....
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