Siliserh Lake in Alwar District Designated India's 96th Ramsar Site

Key facts

• Siliserh Lake in Alwar district was declared a Ramsar site Friday by The Convention on Wetlands, making it India's 96th such recognised wetland.
• Kopra reservoir near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh has also been added to the list.
• The designation is a major boost for biodiversity conservation, water and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods.
• Siliserh is known for its rich biodiversity and scenic landscape, offering sightings of more than 100 bird and animal species.
• Its proximity to the Sariska Tiger Reserve further enhances its appeal as a key tourism destination in the region.
• The Ramsar status would help strengthen conservation efforts, promote tourism, and support biodiversity and water-resource management around the lake.
• Built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply drinking water to Alwar city, Siliserh Lake remains an important historical and ecological landmark, with its old aqueducts still visible around the site.