Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav announces the designation of Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as India's 101st Ramsar site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation, water security, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihoods.
Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the designation of Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as India's 101st Ramsar Site. This pristine freshwater lake is situated within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, making it a biodiversity hotspot with over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species recorded within the site and its catchment.
In a social media post, Minister Yadav described the development as an important step for biodiversity conservation, water and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods. He emphasized that the lake is surrounded by lush vegetation, further enriching its ecosystem.
The Minister described this as a significant milestone as the State gets its first Ramsar Site. He said that India has emerged as a global leader in wetland conservation, with the number of Ramsar Sites increasing from 26 in 2014 to 101 today.
Minister Yadav emphasized that every new Ramsar Site strengthens the government's resolve to protect nature while securing the future of communities that depend on these invaluable ecosystems.
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Akashvani News
