India's 101st Ramsar Site Explained | Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh's First Ramsar Site

Published 4 August 2026 · india

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IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें GS Foundation IAS Mains Courses IAS Prelims IAS Optional Courses NCERT Courses ************************************************************************ India has added another milestone to its environmental conservation journey! Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention, becoming the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal Pradesh. Located inside the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Glaw Lake is a pristine freshwater wetland in the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot. The lake supports over 150 tree species, 49 orchid species, rare wildlife, and numerous migratory birds, making it one of India's ecologically significant wetlands.

With this recognition, India now has the highest number of Ramsar Sites in Asia and the third-highest in the world, after the United Kingdom and Mexico. In this video, we explain * What is a Ramsar Site? * Why was Glaw Lake selected? * Ecological importance of Glaw Lake * Ramsar Convention explained * India's global standing in wetland conservation * Why wetlands are critical for biodiversity, climate resilience, and water security If you found this video helpful, don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more UPSC and current affairs content.

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