New Delhi, April 22 -- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site.

In a post on X, Yadav said the recognition would support local livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and water and climate security.

He noted that the development makes it Uttar Pradesh's 12th Ramsar site and India's 99th, bringing the country closer to a total of 100 Ramsar sites.

The minister highlighted that Shekha Jheel serves as an important habitat for migratory birds on the Central Asian Flyway, including the Bar-headed Goose, Painted Stork, and several species of ducks during the winter season.

Yadav credited Prime Minister N...