India, Aug. 3 -- The Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh, tucked in the wilderness of Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, was designated as the state's first Ramsar site and the 101st in India, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Monday.

Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, an environmental treaty established in 1971 to conserve biodiversity, particularly waterfowl habitats.

In a post on X, Yadav said the "pristine freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot". "Powered by 101. India continues Her journey beyond a century in designating Ramsar Sites. Delighted to announce Glaw Lake as Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar Site - a significant milesto...