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EnvironmentPIB5 June 2026
Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) designated India's 100th Ramsar site
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📌 Summary:
- Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal), in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated India's 100th Ramsar site
- India thus crosses a century of Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance)
- The wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, hosting migratory and resident birds
- PM credited greater community participation, science, innovation and awareness for strengthened wetland conservation, calling it vital for ecological balance
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Environment — wetland conservation, Ramsar Convention, biodiversity protection
📝 Prelims Facts:
- India's 100th Ramsar site: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal), Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Ramsar Convention adopted 1971 (Ramsar, Iran); India a party since 1982
- Ramsar sites = wetlands of international importance
🔑 Key Term: Ramsar site — a wetland designated under the Ramsar Convention for its international ecological importance
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