Two new Ramsar sites: Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat)
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What happened
- Before World Wetlands Day (2 February), Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, were added to the Ramsar list [PIB].
Background
- The Ramsar Convention (1971, Iran) lists wetlands of international importance. India joined in 1982.
Why it matters
- UP and Gujarat now add more sites. Listing helps, but encroachment and siltation still need local action.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-01-31): before World Wetlands Day (2 February), Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, were added to the Ramsar list.
- UP and Gujarat now add more sites. Listing helps, but encroachment and siltation still need local action.
Quotable data pointBefore World Wetlands Day (2 February), Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, were added to the Ramsar list.
PIB: MoEFCC: Two new Ramsar sites, 31 Jan 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: New Ramsar sites, locations.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Patna Bird Sanctuary is in district
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Chhari-Dhand is in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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World Wetlands Day
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoEFCC: Two new Ramsar sites, 31 Jan 2026
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