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India Adds Two More Wetlands to International Protection List

India's count of Ramsar sites, which are internationally protected wetlands, is now 103

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Key Points

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Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel were officially recognized as Ramsar sites

The total number of Ramsar sites in India has reached 103

Ramsar sites help preserve ecosystems, support wildlife, and protect water resources

Conserving wetlands also supports the economies of nearby communities

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Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh are the latest additions

These wetlands provide habitat for diverse species, improve water quality, and aid climate regulation

The government emphasizes that protecting wetlands benefits biodiversity, water security, and local livelihoods

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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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