Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar site; India's tally reaches 101
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated India's 101st Ramsar site on 3 August 2026, giving the state its first wetland of international importance.
Summary
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was announced as India's 101st Ramsar site by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on 3 August 2026, making it the state's first Ramsar site. The pristine freshwater lake lies within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas, a biodiversity hotspot. Over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species have been recorded within the site and its catchment. India's Ramsar network has grown from 26 sites in 2014 to 101.
Key facts
- Site
- Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh
- Rank
- India's 101st Ramsar site; Arunachal's first
- Location
- Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Himalayas
- Type
- Freshwater lake
- Biodiversity
- 150+ tree species, 49 orchid species
- Growth
- 26 Ramsar sites (2014) → 101 (2026)
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Glaw Lake, designated India's 101st Ramsar site in August 2026, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Arunachal Pradesh
Glaw Lake is in Arunachal Pradesh and is the state's first Ramsar site.
Glaw Lake lies within which protected area?
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Correct answer: A — Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Glaw Lake is located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas.
According to the Environment Ministry, how many Ramsar sites did India have in 2014?
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Correct answer: D — 26
India's Ramsar network grew from 26 sites in 2014 to 101 with Glaw Lake.
How many orchid species have been recorded within Glaw Lake Ramsar site and its catchment?
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Correct answer: B — 49
49 orchid species and over 150 tree species have been recorded within the site and its catchment.
Consider the following statements about Glaw Lake: 1. It is the first Ramsar site in Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Glaw Lake is a freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas.