# Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site 2026-08-06T14:27:02+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated India’s 101st Ramsar Site on 3 August, making it the state’s first wetland to receive the status. The freshwater lake lies within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the eastern Himalayas and is known for its biodiversity. India joined the Ramsar Convention in 1982. Its designated sites have risen from 26 in 2014 to 101, with Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest numbers. Ramsar status can support monitoring, management, technical cooperation and eco-tourism, but it does not automatically bring legal protection or funding. Pollution, urbanisation, water stress and extreme weather remain threats, making local implementation important. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, Glaw Lake, Ramsar sites, wetland conservation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/glaw-lake-becomes-indias-101st-ramsar-site/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/glaw-lake-becomes-indias-101st-ramsar-site/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.