India, April 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday announced the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site, taking India's total to 99 and the State's tally to 12.
"Uttar Pradesh takes the score to 99! Delighted to announce the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary (Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) as a Ramsar site", the Minister informed in a social media post. He said the announcement brings a boost for local livelihoods and global biodiversity, along with water and climate security and marks "India's 99th, bringing us closer to a historic century".
"With PM Shri @narendramodi ji leading India...