Chandigarh's Sukhna Wetland Designated Ramsar Site

Bhupender Yadav announced that Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh has been designated a Ramsar Site. This designation recognizes the wetland's ecological importance as a habitat for resident and migratory birds, reptiles, and other wildlife. The designation places a sharper focus on protecting the lake, its catchment in the Shivalik hills, and the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary from pollution, siltation, and ecological degradation.

The Ramsar designation places the wetland's conservation under greater international scrutiny. This international recognition highlights the ecological importance of the area, which is located in Chandigarh. The designation brings greater responsibility to protect the natural heritage of Chandigarh.