NEW DELHI, 3 Aug: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as the state’s first Ramsar site, marking a major milestone for biodiversity conservation, water and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced.
Located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas, Glaw Lake is a pristine freshwater ecosystem and a biodiversity hotspot. The lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and is surrounded by rich vegetation, with more than 150 tree species and 49 orchid species recorded within the site and its catchment.
Highlighting India’s progress in wetland conservation, Yadav said the country has expanded its network of Ramsar sites from 26 in 2014 to 101 at present, reflecting the government’s commitment to environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.
“Every new Ramsar site strengthens our resolve to protect nature while securing the future of communities that depend on these invaluable ecosystems,” the minister said.
