Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar site, India's 101st
India, Aug. 5 -- On Monday, Arunachal Pradesh's Glaw Lake, nestled within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, was designated the state's first Ramsar site and India's 101st wetland of international importance, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced.
Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance recognised under the Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971 and signed in the city of Ramsar in Iran. They are designated for their ecological significance and role in conserving biodiversity and supporting wildlife.
Taking to X, Yadav wrote, "Powered by 101. India continues her journey beyond a century in designating Ramasar sites." He noted that the lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and is home to more than 150 tree species and 49 orchid species.
The minister added that India has expanded its network of Ramsar sites from 26 in 2014 to 101 today, calling it a reflection of the country's commitment to wetland conservation and sustainable development.
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