{"id":10957,"date":"2026-06-05T14:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=10957"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:42:05","slug":"india-reaches-landmark-milestone-with-100th-ramsar-site-pm-modi-hails-inclusion-of-surha-tal-wetland-in-uttar-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=10957","title":{"rendered":"India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New Delhi:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh as India\u2019s 100th Ramsar Site, describing the achievement as a significant milestone in the country&#8217;s environmental conservation journey.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Prime Minister expressed pride over India reaching the century mark in the number of wetlands recognized under the internationally acclaimed Ramsar Convention. He noted that the inclusion of Surha Tal reflects the nation&#8217;s steadfast commitment to safeguarding its natural ecosystems, particularly wetlands that play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and ecological sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlad that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India\u2019s 100th Ramsar site. This wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting several migratory and resident birds,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Located in Ballia, Surha Tal is known for its rich birdlife and serves as an important habitat for a variety of migratory and resident avian species. The wetland supports ecological functions such as groundwater recharge, flood moderation, and habitat conservation, making it an environmentally significant landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting India\u2019s broader conservation efforts, the Prime Minister said the achievement underscores the country&#8217;s unwavering dedication to protecting wetlands and natural habitats. He emphasized that over the years, wetland conservation and restoration initiatives have gained momentum through increased community participation, scientific interventions, innovative management practices, and awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Prime Minister, these sustained efforts are contributing to the preservation of biodiversity, strengthening ecological balance, and ensuring environmental security for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental experts have often highlighted the importance of Ramsar recognition in promoting sustainable management of wetlands and enhancing global awareness about their ecological value. The addition of Surha Tal to the prestigious list further strengthens India\u2019s position as a global leader in wetland conservation.<\/p>\n<p>With the latest inclusion, India now boasts 100 Ramsar Sites, marking a major achievement in the country&#8217;s environmental stewardship and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and nature conservation.<\/p>\n<p>The milestone is expected to further encourage conservation-driven policies, local community engagement, and scientific management of wetlands across the country, ensuring that these vital ecosystems continue to thrive for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh. &nbsp; New Delhi: &nbsp; Prime Minister [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=10957><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india-news","category-latest-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh.\u00a0 - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=10957\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh.\u00a0 - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"India Reaches Landmark Milestone with 100th Ramsar Site: PM Modi Hails Inclusion of Surha Tal Wetland in Uttar Pradesh. &nbsp; 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