India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed great happiness over India achieving a century of Ramsar sites, following the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as the nation's 100th Ramsar site.
The Prime Minister noted that this wetland is exceptionally rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting numerous migratory and resident birds.
Shri Modi emphasized that this remarkable milestone clearly reflects India's unwavering commitment to protecting its natural surroundings, particularly its vital wetlands.
The Prime Minister observed that over the years, efforts to conserve and rejuvenate wetlands have been significan...