India’s Ramsar site tally reaches 103

15 Oct 2026 Environment

On 15 October 2026, the Government announced the addition of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh to India’s Ramsar Sites list.

Important Facts

  • New additions: Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Total Ramsar sites in India: 103, as announced on 15 October 2026
Exam Point: India’s Ramsar site tally reached 103 after Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel were added.

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)

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