Wetlands and Ramsar Sites in India

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The Ramsar Convention (1971) designates "Wetlands of International Importance." India has 75+ Ramsar sites, including Chilika Lake (India's largest coastal lagoon), Keoladeo, Sundarban, and Wular Lake — protected domestically under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.

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Ramsar Convention (1971) designates Wetlands of International Importance.
India has 75+ Ramsar sites, incl. Chilika Lake.
Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017 = domestic law.

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Ramsar Convention (1971) + India's 75+ sites, incl. Chilika, Keoladeo, Sundarban.