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Surha Tal Becomes India's 100th Ramsar Site, PM Modi Hails Wetland Conservation Milestone

New Delhi, Jun 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the designation of the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district as India's 100th Ramsar site, describing the achievement as a significant milestone in the country's efforts to protect wetlands and biodiversity.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi said, "A century as far as Ramsar sites are concerned! Glad that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India's 100th Ramsar site."
Highlighting the ecological significance of the wetland, the Prime Minister noted that Surha Tal is rich in avifaunal biodiversity and serves as a habitat for a wide range of migratory and resident bird species. "This wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting several migratory and resident birds," he said.
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