FSSAI Launches Official Vegan Logo to Improve Consumer Awareness and Transparency

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced the standardized vegan logo for the approved vegan food products in India. The new logo will become mandatory from 1st July in 2027 and it aims to provide the consumers with a clear and reliable way to identify vegan foods. This move is expected to strengthen transparency, prevent misleading claims and promote the environmentally sustainable food choices in India.

FSSAI Introduces Standard Vegan Logo

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified the standardized logo that will serve as the official identification mark for the all vegan food products which are sold in India.

Under the amended Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, all the approved vegan food packages must display the logo in the prescribed format.

This initiative seeks to establish a uniform national identity for the vegan foods and try to help consumers easily distinguish them from conventional food products containing the ingredients derived from animals.

This new requirement will become mandatory from 1st July 2027.

What Does the New Vegan Logo Look Like?

The official vegan logo introduced by the FSSAI has been designed to provide the instant recognition for consumers.

Features of the Logo

Green square-framed design
Stylized letter “V” is the main part
Sprouting leaf symbol
Green color representing the sustainability and plant-based foods

The logo signifies that the product is certified vegan and free from the ingredients, additives or processing the aids derived from animals.

Why Has FSSAI Introduced the Vegan Logo?

As the growing popularity of the vegan diets has created a need for clear and transparent product identification. Earlier, consumers often had to carefully examine ingredient lists to determine whether a product was genuinely vegan or not.

The new logo will help the consumers,

Improve consumer confidence
Prevent any misleading marketing claims
Enable informed purchasing decisions
Create uniform standards across the food industry

The move also aligns with the international best practices in food labelling and consumer protection.

Mandatory Implementation from Next Year

FSSAI has introduced the mandatory requirements through an amendment notified on 21 May 2026. This amendment provides the food businesses with sufficient time to update packaging and comply with the new regulations.

Important Dates Regarding Implementation

Amendment Notification: 21 May 2026
Mandatory Implementation: 1 July 2027

Food manufacturers who are producing the approved vegan products will need to ensure that the official logo appears on the packaging before the implementation deadline.

What Are Vegan Foods?

Vegan foods are that products which do not contains any ingredients, additives or processing aids which directly derived from animals.

Unlike the vegetarian foods, vegan foods completely exclude the animal-origin ingredients.

Vegan Foods Exclude

Milk
Dairy Products
Ghee
Butter
Paneer
Honey
Animal-Based Additives
Vegan Foods Include
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Pulses and Legumes
Nuts
Seeds
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

Also a popular used distinction is the “All vegan foods are vegetarian, but not all vegetarian foods are vegan.”

J&K Bank Wins Gold at Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 for AI-Powered Analytics Platform

The Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) won the Gold Award at the Finacle Innovation Awards of the year 2026. They got recognition for the advanced Data Insights and Analytics Platform. This award highlights the bank’s growing adoption of the Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and data analytics to enhance the operational efficiency, customer experience and the decision-making of the bank operations.

J&K Bank Wins Gold at Finacle Innovation Awards 2026

J&K Bank secured the Gold Award in the category of the “Modern Technologies-led Innovation – Data Insights & Analytics Platform” at the prestigious Finacle Innovation Awards of 2026.

The award was presented during the Finacle India Connect 2026 event which was organized by Infosys Finacle in Mumbai.

The recognition places the J&K Bank among the top leading financial institutions who are currently leveraging the emerging technologies to drive innovation and business transformation.

The award was received by the,

Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Director & CEO
Mohammad Muzaffar Wani, General Manager (Strategy and IT/CIO)

What is J&K Bank’s Data Insights and Analytics Platform?

The platform combines the,

Business Intelligence
Advanced Analytics
Reporting Systems
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Machine Learning Models

It enables the bank to process the large volumes of the data and generate actionable insights which directly support the strategic and operational decision-making.

How Artificial Intelligence is Helping J&K Bank

J&K Bank has deployed the multiple AI and Machine Learning-based solutions through the its analytics platform.

These applications are helping the bank to improve the efficiency and optimize the bank’s business performance.

Key AI Use Cases

Customer analytics
Risk management
Business forecasting
Customer retention strategies
Operational efficiency enhancement
Performance monitoring

The integration of the AI enables the faster and more accurate decision-making while improving the customer service delivery.

About the Finacle Innovation Awards

The Finacle Innovation Awards are among the top most respected recognitions in the banking technology sector.

It is organized by the Infosys Finacle and this awards celebrate financial institutions that successfully leverage the technology to drive innovation and transformation.

Key Highlights

It recognizes the excellence in banking innovation
Focuses on to the technology-led transformation
Encourages adoption of emerging technologies
Celebrates customer-centric digital solutions

The 2026 edition attracted nearly to the 500 nominations from financial institutions across the banking ecosystem.

UN General Assembly Elects 5 New Non-Permanent Members to Security Council for 2027–2028

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has selected the five new countries to serve as the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. These five countries are Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe secured the required support from the other member states and it will officially begin their two year tenure from 1st January, 2027. The election gained wide attention as the Germany who considered as the strongest contenders failed to win a seat despite the heavy lobbying support.

UNGA Elects The Five New Security Council Members

The election was held at the United Nations headquarters in the New York, where all the member states voted to fill the five non-permanent seats on the Security Council.

The countries elected for the 2027-2028 term are the,

Austria
Kyrgyzstan
Portugal
Trinidad and Tobago
Zimbabwe

These countries will replace the outgoing members whose terms set to expire at the end of 2026.

Germany’s Unexpected Defeat Shocks Observers

One of the biggest developments from the election was the Germany’s failure to secure the seat.

Germany had campaigned extensively for the place on the Security Council and it was considered as the strong candidate within the Western European and Others Group (WEOG). However, it had received just only 104 votes.

Austria had secured the 131 votes while Portugal received the 134 votes and with this it allowing the both countries to claim the two available seats from the group.

Germany’s defeat has surprised the many diplomats and international observers as the country’s prominent role in to the global affairs and financial contributions to the United Nations.

Kyrgyzstan First-Ever Security Council Seat

The contest for the Asia-Pacific became the most closely watched race of the election at UNGA.

Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines competed for a single seat and it resulting in four rounds of voting before a winner emerged.

After the several rounds, Kyrgyzstan secured the necessary two-thirds majority with the 142 votes and defeating the Philippines which received the only 49 votes.

This marks a historic achievement for the Kyrgyzstan, which will serve on to the UN Security Council for the first time since gaining independence.

Why the UN Security Council Matters

The United Nations Security Council is the only UN body which empowered to make the legally binding decisions on to the international peace and security matters.

Its key responsibilities includes the,

Imposing the international sanctions
Authorizing peacekeeping missions
Approving military interventions
Responding to the conflicts and security threats
Maintaining global peace and stability

The council consists of the total 15 members.

Permanent Members

The five permanent members are often referred to as the P5 and they are,

United States
United Kingdom
France
Russia
China

Each permanent member holds the veto power over the Security Council resolutions.

Non-Permanent Members

The remaining ten seats are filled through the elections and conducted by the UN General Assembly.

Five new members are elected every year for the two-year terms which ensures the regional representation across the globe.

India and UK Launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory

India and the United Kingdom have jointly launched the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in a National Capital. This initiative reflects the growing strategic partnership between the two countries in critical minerals, as they are essential for the clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing and emerging industries.

The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory

The India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by the Respectable G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Yvette Cooper of the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary.

The launch ceremony was held in the New Delhi and attended by the senior government officials, industry representatives, researchers, academic institutions and policymakers from both countries.

The initiative marks the major milestone in the India-UK cooperation which aimed at to strengthening critical mineral supply chains and ensuring long-term resource security.

Why Critical Minerals Matter in the Modern Economy

The critical minerals have become so important for the economic growth, technological innovation and energy transitions.

These minerals are essential components in the,

Electric vehicle batteries
Renewable energy systems
Semiconductor manufacturing
Defence technologies
Advanced electronics
Telecommunications infrastructure

As most of the countries accelerate their transition towards the clean energy and digital technologies and to securing reliable access to the critical minerals has become the strategic priority worldwide.

What is the Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)?

The GSCO is a collaborative platform which is designed to monitor and analyze the global critical mineral supply chains through the data-driven research and intelligence.

The Observatory will help stakeholders identify to the,

Supply chain disruptions
Market risks
Resource availability trends
Geopolitical vulnerabilities
Emerging opportunities in mineral markets

This platform aims to support the evidence-based decision-making by providing the timely and reliable information to governments, industries and research institutions.

Institutions Behind the Initiative

This Observatory has been developed through the partnership between the leading institutions from India and the United Kingdom.

Key Partner Institutions

TEXMiN (Technology Innovation Hub on Mining)
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad
University of Cambridge

Connection with the National Critical Mineral Mission

The initiative also aligns closely with the India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) which seeks to strengthen the country’s access to the those minerals which are essential for future technologies and energy security.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has strongly emphasized that the Observatory will support the,

Critical mineral intelligence gathering
Policy planning
Supply chain diversification
Strategic resource management
Long-term mineral security

Neelkanth Mishra Appointed India’s Next Executive Director at the World Bank

The Government of India has named Neelkanth Mishra as the India’s next Executive Director at the World Bank. He is widely regarded as one of the India’s leading economists and he brings the extensive experience in the economic policy, financial markets and research. His move also reflects the India’s growing influence in the international economic decision-making.

Neelkanth Mishra Appointed Executive Director at the World Bank

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Neelkanth Mishra as the India’s next Executive Director at the World Bank headquarters in the Washington, D.C.

He will serve as the three-year term from the date he will assumes the office.

In this role, Mishra will represent the South Asian constituency comprising the,

India
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Sri Lanka

He will succeed the Parameswaran Iyer who has been serving as the Executive Director since February 2023. To ensure a smooth transition the Government of India has extended the Iyer’s tenure until Mishra formally assumes office.

Who is Neelkanth Mishra?

Neelkanth Mishra is a renowned economist and the policy expert with significant experience in the both the public and private sectors. Over the period of years, he has established himself as one of the India’s most respected voices on the economic policy, financial markets, growth strategies and global economic developments.

His career spans the,

Economic research
Public policy
Financial markets
Government advisory roles
International economic analysis

This diverse experience is also expected to strengthen the India’s representation at the World Bank.

Current Positions Held by the Neelkanth Mishra

Before his appointment to the World Bank, he held the several important positions in to the India’s economic and regulatory ecosystem.

Key Roles

Chief Economist, Axis Bank
Head of Global Research, Axis Capital
Part-time Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
Board Member, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Member, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Distinguished Career in the Financial Markets

Neelkanth Mishra has spent decades to analyzing the financial markets and advising the institutions on economic trends. Before joining the Axis Group in the year 2023, he also worked with the Credit Suisse for nearly twenty years.

During his tenure, he rose to become to the,

Major Position at Credit Suisse
Managing Director
Co-Head of Equity Strategy for Asia-Pacific

Educational Background of Mishra

Mishra is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and he graduated in,

Academic Qualification
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

He was also awarded with the Director’s Gold Medal in 1997 and recognizing his outstanding academic performance. His strong educational foundation has been complemented by the years of professional experience in economics and policy.

University of Liverpool to Establish First Indian Campus in Bengaluru

The University of Liverpool which is one of the United Kingdom’s leading universities has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the Ministry of Education to establish the its campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This approval marks one another important step in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which aims to internationalize higher education by encouraging globally reputed institutions to establish their campus in India.

University of Liverpool Receives Official Approval for Bengaluru Campus

The Ministry of Education has formally handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool and enabling it to establish the its branch campus in Bengaluru.

This approval was presented by the Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), to Professor Richard Grose, Provost of the University of Liverpool Bengaluru.

The ceremony was witnessed by the,

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education
Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
Yvette Cooper, UK Foreign Secretary

Major Milestone Under National Education Policy 2020

The establishment of the Liverpool campus represents the important achievement under NEP 2020, which strongly emphasizes the internationalization of the India’s higher education system.

One of the main objectives of the policy is to attract the globally reputed universities to establish their campuses in India and promote international academic collaboration.

The arrival of foreign universities is expected to,

Improve the access to global-quality education
Increase the student mobility
Encourage international research collaboration
Enhance academic competitiveness
Reduce the need for students to study abroad

The Liverpool campus is also one another step towards the realizing these goals.

Journey from Letter of Intent to Letter of Approval

The University of Liverpool was initially granted the Letter of Intent (LoI) on 26 May 2025 under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations of 2023.

Over the past year, the University has completed the,

Academic planning
Infrastructure development
Regulatory compliance requirements
Operational readiness assessments

Following the detailed review by the University Grants Commission the institution was granted the final Letter of the Approval to begin operations in India. This demonstrates the implementation of the India’s new regulatory framework for the foreign universities.

Strengthening India-UK Educational Cooperation

In the recent times Education has also become an increasingly important pillar of the India-UK bilateral relations.

The establishment of the University of Liverpool campus is expected to deepen the collaboration between the two countries in areas such as the,

Academic exchange
Research partnerships
Student mobility
Innovation and technology
Faculty collaboration

The move aligns with the broader efforts by both nations to strengthen their cooperation in education, science and skill development.

MY Bharat Earns Guinness World Records Title for Largest Online Quiz Participation

India’s Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) has been awarded a Guinness World Records (GWR) title for the highest number of users completed an online quiz within one week. This recognition was earned via Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz which had witnessed the massive participation from young citizens across the country.

MY Bharat Creates The Guinness World Record

The flagship youth engagement platform which called MY Bharat and operating under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, achieved the global recognition after setting a new Guinness World Record.

This platform received the title for the “Most Users to Take an Online Quiz in One Week” after 390,812 participants successfully completed the full quiz during the official assessment period in just one week.

The Guinness World Records certificate was formally presented at the ceremony held at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi in the presence of the Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State Raksha Nikhil Khadse, senior ministry officials and representatives from the Guinness World Records.

About the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Quiz

This record was achieved through the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz and it is a nationwide initiative which is aimed at engaging young Indians in the vision of to building a developed India by 2047.

It was conducted through the MY Bharat portal, the quiz was designed to,

Increase the awareness about Viksit Bharat@2047
Encourage youth participation in to the nation-building
Promote leadership and civic engagement
Create a platform for sharing the innovative ideas

The initiative also emerged as one of India’s largest digital youth engagement exercises.

Massive Participation from Across India

The VBYLD Quiz have witnessed extraordinary participation from youth across all regions of the country.

Participation Highlights

Around more than 50.42 lakh youth participants
Representation from all the 28 States
Active participation from all 8 Union Territories
Over 8.39 lakh quiz attempts recorded during the assessment period in one week

Guinness World Records Verification Process

To setting a Guinness World Record requires the extensive verification and validation. The official assessment period was conducted between the Assessment period of 25 October 2025 to 31 October 2025.

During this period over 8.39 lakh quiz participations were recorded by Guinness. After the comprehensive review involving the,

Independent digital forensic audits
Evidence verification
Participation record validation
Technical scrutiny

Guinness World Records had certified the 390,812 eligible participants and officially establishing the new world record.

MY Bharat Platform Beyond Digital Engagement

The MY Bharat platform was created to provide the young people with the lot of opportunities for active participation in national development.

It serves as a comprehensive ecosystem for the,

Volunteering
Leadership development
Community engagement
Skill development
Experiential learning
Social impact initiatives

Four Indian-Origin Players Set to Feature at FIFA World Cup 2026

In the year 2026 where the FIFA World Cup 2026 expanded to the 48 teams for the first time in the history there was a great chance for the Indian Football National Team did not qualify fir this year’s world cup and wait will continue for the 4 more years for the Indian fans all round the world. But there are several Indian players of the Indian origin are set to represent their different nations at the tournament and will showcasing the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in international football.

India’s Qualification Dream For World Cup Remains Unfulfilled

India will not participate in to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after they finished third in the Group A during the second round of the AFC qualifiers.

The Indian team had finished behind the Qatar and Kuwait and missed out on advancement to the next stage.

India’s World Cup history remains as the subject of discussion among the football fans around the country.

Although India did qualified for the 1950 FIFA World Cup after the other Asian teams withdrew but Indian team eventually did not participate.

Indian-Origin Players Set to Feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Despite the India’s absence at the World Cup there are some players who will represent their different countries on world football’s biggest stage.

These footballers reflect the global presence of the Indian diaspora and they demonstrates how the Indian heritage continues to contribute to the international sports.

New Zealand’s Midfield Star Sarpreet Singh With Punjabi Roots

Sarpreet Singh is among the most prominent Indian-origin footballers who is expected to participate in the World Cup 2026.

He was born in Wellington, New Zealand and his parents comes from Jalandhar, Punjab. Singh has gained the international recognition when German giants Bayern Munich signed him in the year 2019.

He was known for his creativity and technical skills and he has become an important member of the New Zealand’s national team. He already played in 20 matchs while representing the New Zealand.

Qatar’s Rising Football Talent Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid

Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid is one of the most exciting young talents in the Asian football.

He was born in Doha and parents trace their roots from Kannur, Kerala. Tahsin career shaped through the Qatar’s prestigious Aspire Academy.

His rapid rise with the youth and senior national teams has made him one of the Qatar’s most promising attacking players and will feature in tot the playing 11.

He also made his debut for the Qatar in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Australia’s Emerging Winger Nishan Velupillay with The Tamil Heritage

Nishan Velupillay has emerged as one of the important member of the Australia’s national football team.

Born in the Melbourne he comes from a family with the Sri Lankan Tamil and Anglo-Indian heritage.

He is the product of Melbourne Victory’s youth system and he has established himself in to the Australian football and earned recognition at the international level.

DR Congo’s Experienced Midfield Leader Samuel Moutoussamy

Samuel Moutoussamy brings the experience and leadership to the Democratic Republic of Congo national team.

As he was born in the France, Moutoussamy has the Indian ancestry through his Indo-Guadeloupean father whose family traces its roots to the Tamil community.

He has represented the DR Congo since the year 2019 and he remains as the crucial figure in the team’s midfield.

Historical Connection with the Vikash Dhorasoo’s Legacy

The FIFA World Cup has previously witnessed the representation from footballers of Indian ancestry.

The former French midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo whose ancestors hailed from the Andhra Pradesh and he represented the France at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

He was part of the French team which had finished as runners-up in the tournament against the Italy.

FIFA World Cup Mascots Throughout the Years: Meaning, Symbolism & Full List

After Every 4 years people wait eagerly for the world’s biggest sporting event in the world and it is none other than FIFA World Cup. Every time for the football world cup FIFA unveiled the mascots for that edition of for the football branding and fan engagement. As it symbolizes the culture, traditions, and identity of the host nation. It was started in the year 1966 and started with Willie, and the upcoming edition of 2026 continues this tradition with three mascots each of them representing the Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Evolution of FIFA World Cup Mascots (1966-2026)

The journey of the FIFA World Cup mascots showcases the how football has grown from a sporting event into a global cultural celebration.

Initially these mascots were simple national symbols like the animals or children. Over a period of time, they became more imaginative, modern and commercially appealing.

Early mascots like the Willie (1966) and Juanito (1970) represented the national identity in a straightforward way.

However the recent mascots such as Zabivaka (2018) and La’eeb (2022) show the shift towards the digital-friendly and fantasy-inspired characters which are designed for the global branding and merchandise.

FIFA World Cup Mascots Timeline (1966–2026)

Year	Host Country	Mascot	Description
1966	England	Willie	Lion symbolizing UK identity
1970	Mexico	Juanito	Boy wearing in national kit with sombrero
1974	West Germany	Tip and Tap	Two football-playing boys
1978	Argentina	Gauchito	Boy representing the gaucho culture
1982	Spain	Naranjito	Anthropomorphic orange
1986	Mexico	Pique	Jalapeño pepper with the sombrero
1990	Italy	Ciao	Abstract football figure
1994	USA	Striker	Dog in the national colors
1998	France	Footix	Rooster symbol of the France
2002	South Korea/Japan	Ato, Kaz, Nik	The futuristic animated trio
2006	Germany	Goleo VI & Pille	Lion with the talking football
2010	South Africa	Zakumi	Leopard symbolizing Africa
2014	Brazil	Fuleco	Armadillo representing biodiversity
2018	Russia	Zabivaka	Wolf representing the energy and sport
2022	Qatar	La’eeb	Floating ghutra-inspired character
2026	Canada/Mexico/USA	Maple, Zayu, Clutch	Moose, jaguar, bald eagle

2026 FIFA World Cup Mascots: Maple, Zayu and Clutch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup which jointly hosted by the Canada, Mexico, and the United States introduced the three mascots representing each nation.

Key Mascots Are

Maple (Canada): Moose symbolizing the resilience and creativity
Zayu (Mexico): Jaguar representing the strength and its cultural heritage
Clutch (USA): Bald eagle symbolizing the leadership and courage of country

India Reaches Landmark of 100 Ramsar Sites with Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary

India achieved the significant milestone in the environmental conservation as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary which is popularly known as the Surha Tal in the state of Uttar Pradesh has become the 100th Ramsar Sites of the India. This was announced on the World Environment Day 2026 and it marks the another achievements of the India’s efforts to protect the protect wetlands and biodiversity. Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed the happiness after the recognition and lauds the country’s commitment to preserving the ecologically important ecosystems.

India Reaches the Landmark of the 100 Ramsar Sites

The designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary as a Ramsar Site has elevated the India’s total count of internationally recognized wetlands to the 100.

This achievement showcases the country’s growing focus on to the wetland conservation and sustainable environmental management.

This recognition was granted under the Ramsar Convention it is an international treaty which is dedicated to the conservation and the wise use of wetlands.

The addition of Surha Tal further will further strengthens the India’s position as one of the leading nations in to the wetland conservation globally.

About Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal)

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary which is also known as the Surha Tal is located into the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

This wetland is an important habitat for the numerous species of the migratory and resident birds.

This sanctuary plays the vital role to maintaining the ecological balance by supporting the aquatic biodiversity, regulating water systems and providing the breeding and feeding grounds for the various bird species.

PM Modi’s Response After This Achievement

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi had welcomed the inclusion of the sanctuary in the Ramsar List and he praised the efforts of all the conservationists, local communities and government agencies who are involved in to protecting wetlands.

The Prime Minister has also consistently highlighted the importance of the preserving biodiversity and safeguarding the critical ecosystems.

The latest recognition also aligns with the India’s broader environmental goals and commitment towards the sustainable development.

About Ramsar Sites

A Ramsar Site is a wetland recognized under the Ramsar Convention (1971) for its international importance in to conserving the biodiversity and sustaining ecological balance.

These wetlands provides the critical habitats for migratory birds, endangered species and unique flora and fauna.

Earlier India had 99 Ramsar Sites spread across the 28 states but after the inclusion of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary and tally now reached to the 100.

Latest Additions of Ramsar Sites (2025-2026)

April 2026: Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary (UP) – It is the 99th Ramsar Site
January 2026: Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat).
December 2025: Siliserh Lake (Rajasthan) and Kopra Jalashay (Chhattisgarh).