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Gandhinagar: The state govt said on Wednesday that the Khijadiya bird sanctuary strengthened its unique identity in Gujarat's eco-tourism sector by attracting over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. The govt added that the sanctuary, located near Jamnagar, will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Saurashtra-Kutch next month as a model of sustainable development.The govt said in a statement that Kutch and Saurashtra are evolving into leading tourist destinations in the sta ...Read More >
He said the global recognition reflects the state's rich biodiversity, diverse bird habitats, and sustained water-conservation efforts. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The Chhattisgarh government had submitted a proposal to the Centre seeking Ramsar site status for the Kopra Reservoir last month. Also Read: Countries adopt India's wetland use resolution at Ramsar Cop15 On the direction of State ...Read More >
Bilaspur: The Kopra Reservoir in Chhattisgarh has been declared a Ramsar site. In the coming days, this reservoir located in Sakri village of Bilaspur district is set to emerge as a centre for environmental conservation and eco-tourism. This site is located at a distance of 15 km from Bilaspur city. The international recognition granted to this reservoir has strengthened its global importance while putting the onus on Chhattisgarh for its conservation. Chhattisgarh's Forest and Climate Change M ...Read More >
Chennai: State environment department has denied reports on violation of Ramsar Site rules in granting environmental clearance or building plan approval within Pallikaranai Reserve Forest. "The survey numbers mentioned in media reports refer to private patta lands, not to the notified reserve forest," it said, adding that survey-based verification of boundaries and land parcels, other than the reserve forest, is not yet complete. The Ramsar site's limits will come into effect after boundary deli ...Read More >
Chennai: State environment department has denied reports on violation of Ramsar Site rules in granting environmental clearance or building plan approval within Pallikaranai Reserve Forest. "The survey numbers mentioned in media reports refer to private patta lands, not to the notified reserve forest," it said, adding that survey-based verification of boundaries and land parcels, other than the reserve forest, is not yet complete. The Ramsar site's limits will come into effect after boundary deli ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India will have 13 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves with the UN body on Saturday designating the country's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve for that list. Twenty-six new sites have been added during the fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) in Hangzhou, China. This is India's first high-altitude cold desert biosphere reserve and one of the coldest and driest ecosystems in UNESCO's WNBR. It covers the Pin Valley National Park and its surroundings, Chandratal and Sarchu and Kibber Wil ...Read More >
Jaipur/Udaipur: Two wetlands in Rajasthan -- Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur -- were declared Ramsar Sites, raising India's total count to 91. With the addition of these wetlands, Rajasthan now has four Ramsar sites, including Sambhar Salt Lake and Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur. India has the highest number of such Wetlands in Asia.The announcement came on the eve of World Environment Day 2025, reinforcing Rajasthan's commitment to preserving its natural ecosystems. Menar, of ...Read More >
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