The only Ramsar site in Assam is Deepor Beel, a freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati city. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance on November 19, 2002, under the Ramsar Convention — a global treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
Why Deepor Beel Was Declared a Ramsar Site
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Rich Biodiversity: It supports globally threatened bird species.
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Wetland Ecosystem: Maintains groundwater recharge and natural flood buffering.
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Livelihood: Supports local fishing communities.
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Educational Value: Acts as a site for environmental studies and birdwatching tourism.
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