Published: 8 September 2025Environment
Udaipur and Indore Become India's First Ramsar Wetland Accredited Cities
Udaipur ('City of Lakes') and Indore received the prestigious Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation on September 9, 2025, becoming the first two Indian cities on the global list. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presented certificates at the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards ceremony.
The accreditation was conferred at COP15 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (July 23-31, 2025), where 31 new Wetland Cities were designated globally. Udaipur qualified due to its five major wetlands: Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Rang Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, and Doodh Talai, with strong community participation and integration of wetlands in urban planning.
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What is the Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation received by Udaipur and Indore?
**Udaipur and Indore became the first two Indian cities on the global Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation list on September 9, 2025**. This accreditation recognises cities that sustainably manage wetlands within or near their boundaries.
Which Indian cities received Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation in 2025?
**Udaipur and Indore became the first Indian cities** to receive Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation. **Accreditation conferred at COP15 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (July 23-31, 2025), where 31 new Wetland Cities were design**.
Why is Udaipur's Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation significant for Rajasthan?
**Udaipur qualified due to five major wetlands: Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Rang Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, and Doodh Talai**. Udaipur is Rajasthan's first city to receive this international recognition for wetland conservation.
What criteria must cities meet to receive Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation?
**Strong community participation and integration of wetlands in urban planning were key factors in Udaipur's selection**. Cities must demonstrate active wetland conservation, public awareness, and sustainable urban wetland management.
What is the Ramsar Convention and India's wetlands significance?
**The Ramsar Convention is the 1971 international treaty for wetland conservation**. **Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presented certificates at the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards ceremony**.
