The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised India’s continued progress in environmental conservation as two more wetlands—Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in Rajasthan, have been added to the prestigious list of Ramsar Sites. With this addition, India now has a total of 91 Ramsar Sites.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav announced the update on X, calling it a testament to PM Modi’s focus on environmental preservation.

In response to his X post, PM Modi said;

"Great news! India’s strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation."

Great news! India’s strides in environmental conservation are happening with great vigour and are powered by public participation. https://t.co/D7kJbg5kSX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2025

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