What is the current status of Dhanauri's declaration as a wetland?

Despite meeting criteria for international importance and a Supreme Court directive from 2017, Uttar Pradesh has not yet officially declared Dhanauri a wetland.

What is the Ramsar Convention?

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is an international treaty established in 1975 for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, supporting global biodiversity conservation.

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Dhanauri Wetland: A Bureaucratic Labyrinth Hinders Ramsar Tag

Q: Why is Dhanauri important for biodiversity?

Dhanauri is home to approximately 217 bird species, including the sarus crane, Uttar Pradesh's state bird, and is recognized as a significant bird habitat.

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Summary

Dhanauri hosts 217 bird species, including the sarus crane.
Supreme Court ordered wetland protection in 2017.
Despite directives, UP has not declared Dhanauri a wetland.

Dhanauri Wetland: A Bureaucratic Labyrinth Hinders Ramsar Tag

Dhanauri, a significant bird habitat in Greater Noida, is home to nearly 217 species, including the sarus crane, Uttar Pradesh's state bird. This area meets criteria for Ramsar Convention recognition as a wetland of international importance. However, official declaration and protection have been stalled by bureaucratic processes.

In 2017, the Supreme Court mandated the protection of mapped wetlands, reinforcing rules against reclamation and ecological disruption. Despite this and subsequent directives from the National Green Tribunal following a 2023 petition, Uttar Pradesh has not formally declared Dhanauri a wetland.