Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary becomes Gujarat’s fifth Ramsar site

21 per cent of the country’s total wetland area is in Gujarat. PIC/PTI

The Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat's Kutch district has been included in the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, state minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Saturday. After Nal Sarovar, Thol, Khijadiya, and Wadhwana, Chhari-Dhand has become Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first Ramsar Site, said the state forest and environment minister.

"The Ramsar status granted to Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary will bring positive transformation in areas such as environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, local development, and global recognition. It will also be a preferred destination for eco tourism," he added.

An official release said more than 21 per cent of the country's total wetland area is in Gujarat, the highest among all states. Gujarat's wetlands are spread over approximately 3.5 million hectares, accounting for 17.8 per cent of the state's total geographical area, it added.

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