Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site

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Category : National Published on: August 06 2026

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  • Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 3 August 2026 that Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated India’s 101st Ramsar Site—the first such site in the state. Located inside the Kamlang Tiger Reserve, the natural freshwater wetland in the Eastern Himalayas is fed by perennial rivers and surrounded by dense forest.
  • The site supports over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species, underscoring its rich biodiversity. Ramsar status under the 1971 Convention strengthens protection of wetlands for biodiversity conservation, water security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
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