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26 October 2026•2 min read•EkoDemy Academic Desk

India Now Has 103 Ramsar Sites Covering 13.87 Lakh Hectares: First in Asia, Third in the World

India’s Ramsar network has grown from 26 sites in 2014 to 103, covering over 13.87 lakh ha in 28 States/UTs. Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel took the count to 103 on 15 Oct 2026.

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#Sukhna Wetland #ssc #current-affairs #Environment #Ramsar Sites #Sauj Jheel #railway #Ramsar Convention #upsc #Wetlands #banking

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