Proposal to Develop Wetlands as Ramsar Sites in Rajasthan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Proposal by Rajasthan Govt | Proposal to develop 5 wetlands as Ramsar sites sent to the Union environment ministry. |
| Existing Ramsar Sites | Sambhar Lake (March 1990), Keoladeo Ghana National Park (October 1981). |
| Proposed Wetlands | Khinchan bird sanctuary (Jodhpur), Chandlai (Jaipur), Kanwas Pakshi Vihar (Kota), Lunkaransar (Bikaner), Menar Lake (Udaipur). |
| Significance | All 5 wetlands fall under the Central Asian Flyway, used by migratory birds from November to February. |
| Efforts | State pollution control board is addressing industrial effluents and encroachment. |
| Ramsar Convention | Adopted on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. Came into force in India on February 1, 1982. |
| Total Ramsar Sites in India | 75 (as of 2023). |
| Benefits of Ramsar Tag | Better maintenance, management of wetlands, and aids tourism. |