India has the largest network of Ramsar Sites in Asia. Wetlands are critically important
ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater
availability and overall human well-being. As part of dedicated efforts to preserve ecosystems,
India now has 75 Wetlands of International Importance designated as Ramsar sites covering
an area of 1.33 million ha across the country.
From 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to the list of Ramsar Sites. From 2014 to 2023,
the country added 49 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar Sites. During 2022 itself, a total of 28
sites were declared as Ramsar Sites.
