List of Ramsar sites in India
[1][2][3][4] These are wetlands deemed to be of "international importance" under the Ramsar Convention.According to The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules of 2017, the Indian government's definition of wetlands does not include river channels, paddy fields, or other areas utilized for commercial activities.Loss of vegetation, salinization, excessive inundation, water pollution, invasive species, excessive development and road building, have all damaged the country's wetlands.Since 2014 till date 59 new Ramsar sites have been added across India.Home to Pin-tailed duck, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard, Eurasian Wigeon, Common teal and Cotton teal