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Why Are Some Indian Wetlands Now Protected Worldwide? 🌍

India now counts 103 wetlands that are protected worldwide 🌍

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Key Points

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Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel have been added to the international Ramsar list

The Ramsar list includes wetlands that are important for nature and people

India's total Ramsar sites have reached 103 after this addition

Protecting wetlands supports wildlife, water quality, and local jobs

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The newest protected places are Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh

These wetlands help many animals, keep water clean, and support the climate

The government says protecting them also helps local people earn a living

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Ramsar site

A wetland that many countries agree to protect because it is important for nature

wetland

A place where the ground is often wet, like a swamp or a lake area, that is home to many plants and animals

ecosystem

All the living things and their environment working together in one place

biodiversity

The many different kinds of plants and animals living in an area

climate security

Keeping the weather and temperature safe and stable for people

livelihood

How people earn money and get food, often from nature

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