Bihar's Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries Added to Ramsar Sites
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India added two bird sanctuaries, Nagi and Nakti, to the Ramsar Sites list. |
| Total Ramsar Sites | 82 |
| Location | Jhajha forest range of Jamui District, Bihar |
| Type | Man-made reservoirs |
| Announcement Date | June 5 (World Environment Day) |
| About Nagi & Nakti | Catchment features dry deciduous forests surrounded by hills. |
| History of Nakti | Developed for irrigation via Nakti Dam; habitat for 150+ species. |
| Key Species | Endangered Indian elephant, vulnerable catfish (Wallago attu). |
| About Ramsar Sites | Wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (1971). |
| Treaty Signed | 2 February 1971, Ramsar, Iran, under UNESCO. |