Ramsar Sites in India 2026: State-Wise List of All 103 Ramsar Sites, Latest Updates, Largest & Smallest Wetlands
India has become a global leader in the conservation of wetlands by continuously extending the number of its Ramsar sites. Wetlands are very useful in maintaining ecological balance, preserving biodiversity, regulating water bodies, and sustaining the livelihoods of many people.
On 15th October, 2026, Honorable Union Minister Shi Bhupender Yadav had announced Sukhna Wetland of Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel of Uttar Pradesh as the latest Ramsar Sites in India, and with this addition, it takes India’s tally to the 103rd in the list. The designation of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel strengthens recognition of these ecological functions and highlights the need for long-term management.
Also August 3rd, 2026, India declared Glaw Lake in the state of Arunachal Pradesh as the 101st Ramsar site in the country. The declaration was made by the Union minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, thus making Glaw Lake the first Ramsar site of Arunachal Pradesh. This achievement shows how important the Eastern Himalayan wetlands are for the ecology of the world and also indicates the commitment of India in conserving biodiversity, being climate-friendly, ensuring water security, and developing sustainably.
After adding Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel as Ramsar wetland sites, the number of Ramsar sites in India has reached 103 across 28 states and Union territories, which makes India one of the countries with the largest Ramsar wetland sites in the world.
Ramsar Sites are wetlands listed on the Ramsar List under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands that was signed back in 1971 in the city of Ramsar in Iran. The idea of the Convention is to enhance the preservation of wetland areas of global significance.
Wetlands are important for the following reasons,
By August 2026, the count of Ramsar Sites in India stood at 101 with the designation of Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh being announced as the 101th Ramsar Site of India on 3rd of August, 2026.
Later Ramsar Site no 101 in India was confirmed as Glaw Lake (Arunachal Pradesh) which was included in the Ramsar List on 3rd August 2026.
Tally of Ramsar Sites in India- Summary
| Aspect | Details |
| Total Ramsar Sites | 103 |
| Largest Ramsar Site | Sundarban Wetland (West Bengal) – 4,230 sq km |
| Smallest Ramsar Site | Renuka Lake (Himachal Pradesh) & Vembannur Wetland Complex (Tamil Nadu) – 0.2 sq km |
| Oldest Ramsar Sites | Chilika Lake (Odisha) & Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) – 1981 |
| Latest Ramsar Site | Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel Uttar Pradesh |
| State/UT | No. of Ramsar Sites |
| Tamil Nadu | 18 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 15 |
| Bihar | 8 |
| Punjab | 7 |
| Odisha | 6 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 |
| Gujarat | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 5 |
| Karnataka | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | 5 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Haryana | 2 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 |
| Kerala | 3 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Maharashtra | 3 |
| Manipur | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 |
| West Bengal | 2 |
| S.No | Ramsar Site | State/UT | Year |
| 1 | Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh | 2002 |
| 2 | Glaw Lake | Arunachal Pradesh | 2026 |
| 3 | Deepor Beel | Assam | 2002 |
| 4 | Kanwar (Kabar) Taal | Bihar | 2020 |
| 5 | Nagi Bird Sanctuary | Bihar | 2023 |
| 6 | Nakti Bird Sanctuary | Bihar | 2023 |
| 7 | Gokul Jalashay | Bihar | 2025 |
| 8 | Udaipur Jheel | Bihar | 2025 |
| 9 | Gogabeel Lake | Bihar | 2025 |
| 10 | Kopra Jalashay | Chhattisgarh | 2025 |
| 11 | Sukhna Wetland | Chandigarh | 2026 |
| 12 | Nanda Lake | Goa | 2022 |
| 13 | Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary | Gujarat | 2021 |
| 14 | Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary | Gujarat | 2012 |
| 15 | Thol Lake | Gujarat | 2021 |
| 16 | Wadhvana Wetland | Gujarat | 2021 |
| 17 | Chhari-Dhand | Gujarat | 2026 |
| 18 | Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary | Haryana | 2021 |
| 19 | Sultanpur National Park | Haryana | 2021 |
| 20 | Chandra Taal | Himachal Pradesh | 2005 |
| 21 | Pong Dam Lake | Himachal Pradesh | 2002 |
| 22 | Renuka Lake | Himachal Pradesh | 2005 |
| 23 | Udhwa Lake | Jharkhand | 2025 |
| 24 | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | Karnataka | 2022 |
| 25 | Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve | Karnataka | 2024 |
| 26 | Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve | Karnataka | 2024 |
| 27 | Aghanashini Estuary | Karnataka | 2024 |
| 28 | Ashtamudi Wetland | Kerala | 2002 |
| 29 | Sasthamkotta Lake | Kerala | 2002 |
| 30 | Vembanad-Kol Wetland | Kerala | 2002 |
| 31 | Tso Kar | Ladakh | 2020 |
| 32 | Tsomoriri | Ladakh | 2002 |
| 33 | Bhoj Wetland | Madhya Pradesh | 2002 |
| 34 | Sakhya Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 2022 |
| 35 | Sirpur Wetland | Madhya Pradesh | 2022 |
| 36 | Yashwant Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 2022 |
| 37 | Tawa Reservoir | Madhya Pradesh | 2024 |
| 38 | Lonar Lake | Maharashtra | 2020 |
| 39 | Nandur Madhameshwar | Maharashtra | 2019 |
| 40 | Thane Creek | Maharashtra | 2022 |
| 41 | Loktak Lake | Manipur | 1990 |
| 42 | Pala Wetland | Mizoram | 2021 |
| 43 | Ansupa Lake | Odisha | 2021 |
| 44 | Bhitarkanika Mangroves | Odisha | 2002 |
| 45 | Chilika Lake | Odisha | 1981 |
| 46 | Hirakud Reservoir | Odisha | 2021 |
| 47 | Satkosia Gorge | Odisha | 2021 |
| 48 | Tampara Lake | Odisha | 2021 |
| 49 | Beas Conservation Reserve | Punjab | 2019 |
| 50 | Harike Wetland | Punjab | 1990 |
| 51 | Kanjli Wetland | Punjab | 2002 |
| 52 | Keshopur-Miani Conservation | Punjab | 2019 |
| 53 | Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | Punjab | 2019 |
| 54 | Ropar Wetland | Punjab | 2002 |
| 55 | Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan | 1981 |
| 56 | Sambhar Lake | Rajasthan | 1990 |
| 57 | Khichan (Phalodi) | Rajasthan | 2025 |
| 58 | Menar (Udaipur) | Rajasthan | 2025 |
| 59 | Siliserh Lake | Rajasthan | 2025 |
| 60 | Khecheopalri Wetland | Sikkim | 2025 |
| 61 | Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
| 62 | Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 63 | Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 64 | Karikili Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 65 | Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
| 66 | Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 67 | Pichavaram Mangrove | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 68 | Point Calimere Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2002 |
| 69 | Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 70 | Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 71 | Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 72 | Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 73 | Vellode Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 74 | Vembannur Wetland Complex | Tamil Nadu | 2022 |
| 75 | Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2024 |
| 76 | Longwood Shola Reserve Forest | Tamil Nadu | 2024 |
| 77 | Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2024 |
| 78 | Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2024 |
| 79 | Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2025 |
| 80 | Therthangal Bird Sanctuary | Tamil Nadu | 2025 |
| 81 | Rudrasagar Lake | Tripura | 2005 |
| 82 | Hokera Wetland | Jammu & Kashmir | 2005 |
| 83 | Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve | Jammu & Kashmir | 2022 |
| 84 | Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve | Jammu & Kashmir | 2022 |
| 85 | Surinsar-Mansar Lakes | Jammu & Kashmir | 2005 |
| 86 | Wular Lake | Jammu & Kashmir | 1990 |
| 87 | Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2021 |
| 88 | Haiderpur Wetland | Uttar Pradesh | 2021 |
| 89 | Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 90 | Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 91 | Saman Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 92 | Samaspur Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 93 | Sandi Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 94 | Sarsai Nawar Jheel | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 |
| 95 | Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake) | Uttar Pradesh | 2020 |
| 96 | Upper Ganga River (Brijghat–Narora) | Uttar Pradesh | 2005 |
| 97 | Patna Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2026 |
| 98 | Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary | Uttar Pradesh | 2026 |
| 99 | Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) | Uttar Pradesh | 2026 |
| 100 | Sauj Jheel | Uttar Pradesh | 2026 |
| 101 | Asan Barrage | Uttarakhand | 2020 |
| 102 | East Kolkata Wetlands | West Bengal | 2002 |
| 103 | Sundarban Wetland | West Bengal | 2019 |
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