New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India's Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 2nd February.

The Minister stated in a post on the social media platform 'X' that the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch district of Gujarat have been added to the Ramsar list.

Union Minister Yadav noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's Ramsar network has expanded by over 276%, from 26 sites in 2014 to 98 sites today. He stated that the international recognition reflects India's strong commitment to protecting the environment and conserving its wetlands.

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