EnvironmentThursday, 23 April 2026·The Hindu
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary became India’s 99th Ramsar site in April 2026
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was designated a Ramsar site on 22 April 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 April 2026, Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, was designated as a Ramsar site, becoming India’s 99th Ramsar site.
Key specifics
- It is the 12th Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh.
- The wetland lies on the Central Asian Flyway.
- It serves as a winter stopover for migratory birds.
- Key bird species mentioned include Bar-headed Goose and Painted Stork.
- Ramsar Convention was signed on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
Exam lens
Environment and geography question type, Shekha Jheel, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India’s 99th Ramsar site, 12th in UP, 2 February 1971; TNPSC may ask the state, district and treaty date.