Published: 11 December 2025Rajasthan
Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site
Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan, has been designated as a Ramsar site, becoming India's 96th wetland of international importance. The lake, built in 1845 during the rule of Maharaja Vinay Singh by constructing an embankment on a tributary of the Ruparel River, covers approximately 7 sq km in a semi-arid zone near Sariska Tiger Reserve.
The wetland supports 149 bird species and 17 mammal species, including the vulnerable Egyptian Vulture, endangered Tiger, Indian Pangolin, Leopard, Black Stork, and Sambar. With this inclusion, Rajasthan now has 5 Ramsar Sites. India also designated Kopra Jalashay in Chhattisgarh as the 95th Ramsar site simultaneously. Siliserh Lake was originally built to supply drinking water to Alwar city.
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Why was **Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site** recently in the news?
Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan, has been designated as a Ramsar site, becoming India's 96th wetland of international importance. The lake, built in 1845 during the rule of Maharaja Vinay Singh by constructing an embankment on a tributary of the Ruparel River, covers approximately 7 sq km in a semi-arid zone near Sariska Tiger Reserve.
What is the ecological significance of **Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site**?
Lake built in 1845 during Maharaja Vinay Singh's rule on a tributary of Ruparel River; covers approximately 7 sq km in semi-arid zone near Sariska Tiger Reserve
What species does **Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site** support and which are threatened?
It supports 149 bird species 17 mammal species. Supports 149 bird species and 17 mammal species including Egyptian Vulture (vulnerable), Tiger (endangered), Indian Pangolin, Leopard, and Black Stork
Where is **Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site** located and what is its historical background?
Siliserh Lake in Alwar, Rajasthan designated as India's 96th Ramsar site (wetland of international importance)
How many Ramsar Sites does India / Rajasthan now have after **Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site**?
Kopra Jalashay in Chhattisgarh designated simultaneously as India's 95th Ramsar site; Siliserh originally built for drinking water supply to Alwar city
