India, Feb. 1 -- India now has the largest network of Ramsar Sites in Asia, forming a vital ecological framework for global biodiversity conservation and human well-being.

New Delhi: Today is World Wetlands Day, observed every year on 2 February to raise awareness about the vital role wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, regulating water cycles, and mitigating climate change. This day commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on wetlands in 1971, an international treaty dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

India, known for its rich biodiversity and natural resources, has always revered nature not just as a resource but as a symbol of spirituality and sensitivity. Among India's unique natural treas...