Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
India achieved a century of Ramsar sites with the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as the country's 100th Ramsar site, announced on World Environment Day (June 5, 2026). The wetland, rich in avifaunal biodiversity, is also Uttar Pradesh's 13th Ramsar site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the milestone.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal), Ballia, UP, is India's 100th Ramsar site.
- 2Designation announced on World Environment Day (June 5, 2026).
- 3It is Uttar Pradesh's 13th Ramsar site.
- 4The wetland is rich in avifaunal (bird) biodiversity.
- 5PM Narendra Modi welcomed India crossing a century of Ramsar sites.
Deep Dive
- +Ramsar sites are 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention (1971).
- +Surha Tal was declared a bird sanctuary by Uttar Pradesh in 1991.
Exam Focus
Which sanctuary was designated India's 100th Ramsar site on World Environment Day 2026?
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New Ramsar sites — name, state, and India's running total — are among the most frequently asked environment current-affairs items.
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Background & Context
The Ramsar Convention (1971) designates 'Wetlands of International Importance'. India has steadily expanded its list, reaching 100 sites in June 2026.
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1 / 2Which wetland became India's 100th Ramsar site in June 2026?
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