Bihar's Wetlands Earn Ramsar Recognition on World Wetlands Day 2026

Three wetlands in Bihar were officially recognized as Ramsar sites on World Wetlands Day 2026. The Gokul Water Reservoir, Udaipur Lake, and Gogabil Lake join a list of significant ecological sites in India, highlighting Bihar's commitment to conservation and the importance of indigenous cultural heritage in managing these resources.

On the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2026, three wetlands in Bihar received official Ramsar site certification. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change awarded the certificates at a New Delhi ceremony, marking a significant step in recognizing the ecological value of these areas.

Gokul Water Reservoir, Udaipur Lake, and Gogabil Lake are the newest additions to the Ramsar list, increasing India's total to 98 and Bihar's to six. This recognition emphasizes the critical role these wetlands play as natural buffers for major rivers such as the Ganga and Gandak.

This year's World Wetlands Day theme, 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,' sheds light on the vital contribution of indigenous and local communities in preserving and managing wetland ecosystems.

(With inputs from agencies.)