Environment and ecology
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary Declared Ramsar Site
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- Context: Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been designated as a Ramsar Site (wetland of international importance).
- Uttar Pradesh now has 12 Ramsar sites
- National Count: Total Ramsar sites in India has increased to 99
Significance
- Strengthens wetland conservation efforts
- Enhances biodiversity protection, especially for migratory birds
- Promotes sustainable ecosystem management
About Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
- Situated in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- It is a perennial freshwater wetland that developed following the construction of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852.
- The sanctuary is known for species like the Indian river tern and the Sarus crane.
- Recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.
