Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary Declared as India's 99th Ramsar Site
Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has designated Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site, increasing India's total to 99 and Uttar Pradesh's tally to 12. This move supports local livelihoods, global biodiversity, and water and climate security. Shekha Jheel serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and contributes to India's commitment to ecological preservation.
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