India’s Ramsar sites reach 103 with Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh)
On 15 October 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that India’s Ramsar site tally reached 103 with the designation of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh).
Summary
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced on 15 October 2026 that India now has 103 Ramsar sites. The two latest additions are Sukhna Wetland (Sukhna Lake) in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh. The Minister linked the milestone to conserving biodiversity, improving water and climate security and sustaining local livelihoods, and congratulated Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh.
Key facts
- India's Ramsar sites
- 103 (as of 15 October 2026)
- New site 1
- Sukhna Wetland / Sukhna Lake – Chandigarh (UT)
- New site 2
- Sauj Jheel – Uttar Pradesh
- Announced by
- Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Date
- 15 October 2026
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In October 2026, India's Ramsar site tally reached which number?
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Correct answer: A — 103
Sauj Jheel, designated as a Ramsar site in October 2026, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Which wetland of a Union Territory was added to India's Ramsar list in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sukhna Wetland, Chandigarh
Consider the following statements about India's Ramsar additions announced on 15 October 2026: 1. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. 2. Both new sites are located in Uttar Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only