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Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance recognised under the Ramsar Convention, 1971.
How many Ramsar sites are in India?
As of June 2025, there are a total of 91 Ramsar sites in India.
Which is the latest Ramsar site added in India?
The latest additions to India’s Ramsar sites are Khichan, in Phalodi, Rajasthan, and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Why were Khichan and Menar added to the list?
Both wetlands support rich bird diversity and are protected by active community efforts, making them suitable for global recognition.
Which state has the highest number of Ramsar Sites?
Tamil Nadu has the highest number, with 20 Ramsar Sites.
New Ramsar Sites in India 2025, Check Total State Wise Ramsar Sites
New Ramsar Sites in India 2025 have been announced, and two Sites have been added, with the total number of Wetlands of International importance to 91. The candidate can learn about the Khichan and Menar, the new Ramsar Sites in India.
Deeksha Dixit25 Jul, 2025
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New Ramsar Sites in India: On 4 June 2025, the eve of World Environment Day 2025, two new wetlands of Rajasthan, Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, were officially designated as Ramsar Sites, bringing India’s total count of Ramsar Sites in India to 91. This recognition brings India’s total count to 91 Ramsar Sites, the highest number in Asia.
Ramsar sites play a key role in protecting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. Find out more about new Ramsar Sites in India and the complete state-wise list.
New Ramsar Sites in India 2025
Recently, two new Ramsar Sites in Rajasthan were designated in June 2025. India continues to strengthen its commitment to wetland conservation with the addition of these new Ramsar Sites, Khichan and Menar. With this, the total number of Ramsar-recognized wetlands in India has reached 91, making it one of the leading nations in protecting ecologically significant water bodies.
Of these, Rajasthan now has four Ramsar Sites (including the previously recognized Sambhar Salt Lake and Keoladeo Ghana National Park). The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971 in Iran, recognises wetlands of global importance. Wetlands under this tag receive international attention, funding opportunities, and better protection.
Ramsar Site Khichan
Khichan, a small village in Phalodi district, is now globally recognised for its role in bird conservation. It has earned fame as a winter home for over 30,000 Demoiselle cranes, which migrate every year from Central Asia.
What makes Khichan unique is its community-based conservation approach. Local villagers have built feeding zones called chugga ghars, where they feed these cranes every morning during winter. This regular practice has made Khichan a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers.
The area around Khichan has also been declared a "Kurja Conservation Reserve", named after the local name of the Demoiselle crane. The reserve spreads across nearly 3 sq km, protecting both birds and their habitat.
Ramsar Site Menar
Menar, located in the Udaipur district, is popularly known as the "Bird Village" of India. The area hosts two key lakes, Brahma Talab and Dhand Talab, which attract over 180 bird species during the migratory season.
Menar is a perfect example of how local efforts can help in environmental protection. The villagers have banned hunting, created bird-watching zones, and even organise an annual bird festival to promote conservation and eco-tourism.
Birds such as Bar-headed Geese, Flamingos, Painted Storks, and many others find safe shelter here. Due to such biodiversity and public participation, Menar has now been officially included in the Ramsar list.
According to the Wetlands of India Portal, 91 Ramsar Sites have been designated. A Ramsar Site is a wetland area designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty signed in 1971 in the city of Ramsar, Iran. These wetlands are protected due to their environmental importance and contribution to the local economy. India’s Ramsar Sites cover more than 1.3 million hectares across various landscapes, from high-altitude lakes to coastal lagoons and mangroves. These sites help in flood control, water purification, groundwater recharge, and support rich flora and fauna. Among all states, Tamil Nadu leads with the highest number of Ramsar Sites, currently having 20 sites. The addition of new Ramsar sites highlights India’s geographical diversity and firm policy in wetland protection.
Total Ramsar Sites in India List
Following the announcement of new Ramsar Sites in India, here is the updated list arranged by state:
S.No.
Ramsar Site
State
Year
Area (km2)
1
Kolleru Lake
Andhra Pradesh
2002
901
2
Deepor Beel
Assam
2002
40
3
Kanwar (Kabar) Taal
Bihar
2020
26.2
4
Nanda Lake
Goa
2022
0.42
5
Khijadia WLS
Gujarat
2021
6
6
Nalsarovar BS
Gujarat
2012
123
7
Thol Lake
Gujarat
2021
6.99
8
Wadhvana Wetland
Gujarat
2021
10.38
9
Bhindawas WLS
Haryana
2021
4.11
10
Sultanpur NP
Haryana
2021
142.5
11
Chandra Taal
Himachal Pradesh
2005
0.49
12
Pong Dam Lake
Himachal Pradesh
2002
156.62
13
Renuka Lake
Himachal Pradesh
2005
0.2
14
Ranganathituu BS
Karnataka
2022
5.18
15
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve
Karnataka
2024
0.5
16
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
Karnataka
2024
0.98
17
Aghanashini Estuary
Karnataka
2024
4.8
18
Ashtamudi Wetland
Kerala
2002
614
19
Sasthamkotta Lake
Kerala
2002
3.73
20
Vembanad-Kol Wetland (Longest Lake in India)
Kerala
1905
1512.5
21
Bhoj Wetland
Madhya Pradesh
2002
32
22
Sakhya Sagar
Madhya Pradesh
2022
2.48
23
Sirpur wetland
Madhya Pradesh
2022
1.61
24
Yashwant Sagar
Madhya Pradesh
2022
8.22
25
Lonar Lake (Impact Crater Lake)
Maharashtra
2020
4.27
26
Nandur Madhameshwar
Maharashtra
2019
14
27
Thane Creek
Maharashtra
2022
65.21
28
Loktak Lake
Manipur
1990
266
29
Pala Wetland
Mizoram
2021
18.5
30
Ansupa Lake
Odisha
2021
2.31
31
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Odisha
2002
650
32
Chilika Lake (Oldest Ramsar Site in India)
Odisha
1981
1165
33
Hirakud Reservoir
Odisha
2021
654
34
Satkosia Gorge
Odisha
2021
981.97
35
Tampara Lake
Odisha
2021
3
36
Beas CnR
Punjab
2019
64
37
Harike Wetland
Punjab
1990
41
38
Kanjli Wetland
Punjab
2002
1.83
39
Keshopur-Miani CmR
Punjab
2019
34
40
Nangal WLS
Punjab
2019
1
41
Ropar Wetland
Punjab
2002
13.65
42
Keoladeo National Park
Rajasthan
1981
28.73
43
Sambhar Lake
Rajasthan
1990
240
44
Chitrangudi BS
Tamil Nadu
2021
2.6
45
Gulf of Mannar Marine BR
Tamil Nadu
2022
526.72
46
Kanjirankulam BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.96
47
Karikili BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.584
48
Koonthankulam BS
Tamil Nadu
2021
0.72
49
Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
Tamil Nadu
2022
12.475
50
Pichavaram Mangrove
Tamil Nadu
2022
14.786
51
Point Calimere WLS & BS
Tamil Nadu
2002
385
52
Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.94
53
Udhayamarthandapuram BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.44
54
Vaduvur BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
1.12
55
Vedanthangal BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.4
56
Vellode BS
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.77
57
Vembannur Wetland Complex
Tamil Nadu
2022
0.2
58
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
2024
4.5
59
Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
Tamil Nadu
2024
1.16
60
Rudrasagar Lake
Tripura
2005
2.4
61
Hokera Wetland
UT of JK
2005
13.75
62
Hygam Wetland CnR
UT of JK
2022
8.02
63
Shallbugh Wetland CnR
UT of JK
2022
16.75
64
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
UT of JK
2005
3.5
65
Wular Lake
UT of JK
1990
189
66
Tso Kar (High Altitude Ramsar Site)
UT of Ladakh
2020
95.77
67
Tsomoriri (High Altitude Ramsar Site)
UT of Ladakh
2002
120
68
Bakhira WLS
Uttar Pradesh
2021
28.94
69
Haiderpur Wetland
Uttar Pradesh
2021
69
70
Nawabganj BS
Uttar Pradesh
2019
2
71
Parvati Arga BS
Uttar Pradesh
2019
7
72
Saman BS
Uttar Pradesh
2019
5
73
Samaspur BS
Uttar Pradesh
2019
8
74
Sandi BS
Uttar Pradesh
2019
3
75
Sarsai Nawar Jheel
Uttar Pradesh
2019
2
76
Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake)
Uttar Pradesh
2020
4.31
77
Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora)
Uttar Pradesh
2005
265.9
78
Asan Barrage
Uttarakhand
2020
4.44
79
East Kolkata Wetlands
West Bengal
2002
125
80
Sundarban Wetland (Largest Ramsar Site in India)
West Bengal
2019
4230
81
Nagi Bird Sanctuary
Bihar
2009
791
82
Nakti Bird Sanctuary
Bihar
1984
3.33
83
Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
2024
51.516
84
Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
2024
1.25865
85
Tawa Reservoir
Madhya Pradesh
2024
200.50
86
Therthangal Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
2025
29.29
87
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu
2025
2.3949
88
Khecheopalri Wetland
Sikkim
2025
0.0379
89
Udhwa Lake
Jharkhand
2025
5.65
90
Khichan
Rajasthan
2025
2.92
91
Menar
Rajasthan
2025
NA
To sum up, the declaration of Khichan and Menar as Ramsar Sites is a proud moment for India. These wetlands showcase the power of community participation, sustainable tourism, and wildlife protection.
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