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flag Chhari-Dhandh wetland in Gujarat gained international status as India’s 80th Ramsar Site on January 31, 2026, recognizing its vital role in biodiversity and climate resilience.

flag Chhari-Dhandh, a 22,700-hectare wetland in Gujarat’s Kachchh district, was designated a Ramsar Site on January 31, 2026, becoming Gujarat’s fifth and Kachchh’s first wetland of international importance. flag The site, spanning desert, grassland, and thorn forest ecosystems, supports over 283 bird species, including 11 globally threatened and 9 Near Threatened species, and is a critical stopover for migratory birds like the Grey Hypocolius and cranes. flag First declared a Conservation Reserve in 2008, it now attracts thousands of foreign tourists from over 52 countries, primarily from the Nordic nations, the U.S., and the U.K. flag The Ramsar recognition highlights its ecological significance, biodiversity, and role in climate resilience, reflecting India’s commitment to science-based wetland conservation.

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