Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation after two more wetlands in Rajasthan were added to the Ramsar list of internationally important wetlands.
The newly designated Ramsar Sites are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur. With their inclusion, the total number of Ramsar Sites in India has now risen to 91.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the update on X, describing it as a reflection of the Prime Minister’s consistent commitment to preserving nature. “Another milestone in PM @narendramodi ji’s efforts to protect Amrit Dharohar. The addition of Khichan and Menar in Rajasthan to the Ramsar list highlights India’s growing network of protected wetlands,” he posted.
Responding to the announcement, Prime Minister Modi wrote on X, “Great news! India’s strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation.”
Earlier in the evening, the Prime Minister also chaired a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers, though no official details from the meeting were immediately released.
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.