Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake, UP's Sauj Jheel get Ramsar tag, total sites rise to 103

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Uttar Pradesh's Sauj Jheel and Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake have been added to the list of India's Ramsar Sites. This takes India's total number of Ramsar Sites to 103. "This highlights the importance government has been laying on wetlands in conserving biodiversity, enhancing water and climate security, and sustaining local livelihoods," he added.