This has not only strengthened the state's biodiversity but also bolstered environmental conservation efforts across the entire country. So far, 178 bird species and 252 plant species have been recorded in the sanctuary.
As of 2015, over 2,100 Ramsar sites have been designated, covering more than 208 million hectares, highlighting their ecological importance and the numerous benefits they provide to both the environment and communities.
With this addition, the area of Ramsar sites touched to 1358067.757 ha in the country. The three new sites included are Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.
The Odisha government has plans for the longest ropeway of the country in Chilika Lake.
