Current Affairs - Miscellaneous - Discussion

There are 41 Ramsar sites in India (as on 13th Nov 2020). These are wetlands deemed to be of "international importance" under the Ramsar Convention. According to WWF-India, wetlands are one of the most threatened of all ecosystems in India. Loss of vegetation, salinization, excessive inundation, water pollution, invasive species, excessive development and road building, have all damaged the country's wetlands. As of November 2020 there are 41 recognized Ramsar sites in India.