Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav announces Addition of 2 New Wetlands to India's Ramsar List, ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026

• Patna Bird Sanctuary (Etah, Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand (Kutch, Gujarat) added to India's Ramsar list on 31 January 2026, ahead of World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2026.
• Announcement made by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav (MoEFCC); takes India's tally to 98 Ramsar sites — largest network in Asia.
• UPSC relevance: GS-III (environment/biodiversity, conservation), GS-II (international conventions); high prelims yield (sites, ministry, convention specifics).