1. Key Achievement
  • Indore & Udaipur have become India’s first cities to receive Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention.
  • This highlights the importance of urban wetlands and their sustainable conservation.
  • The announcement came ahead of World Wetlands Day 2025.
  1. Ramsar Convention
  • Established: 1971 (Ramsar, Iran).
  • Members: 172 countries.
  • Purpose: Conservation & sustainable use of wetlands for ecological, economic, and social benefits.
  1. Wetland City Accreditation (WCA)
  • Recognizes cities for effective wetland conservation & sustainable urban planning.