Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh is designated as India’s 101st Ramsar site, according to a report by The Times of India. The lake is described as a freshwater wetland in the Eastern Himalayas that supports biodiversity and functions as an important habitat. The Ramsar designation places the site on the international list of wetlands of “international importance,” reflecting growing attention to wetland conservation in India. The report notes that the recognition highlights the ecological role of wetlands in maintaining environmental integrity and supporting climate resilience. It also states that India has been adding Ramsar sites over time, with Glaw Lake joining the list of protected wetlands following the pattern of designations that began earlier, including since 2014.
Overall, the sources characterize the announcement as a conservation milestone for Arunachal Pradesh and for India’s broader efforts to protect wetlands through Ramsar recognition.
