Ramsar site
Nanda Lake
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Overview
Nanda Lake is a freshwater marsh near Curchorem in South Goa, close to the Zuari river.
It fills during the monsoon and is used by local farmers for paddy and by many resident and migratory birds, such as the black-headed ibis and kingfishers.
It became Goa's first Ramsar site in 2022.
Geography and key facts
- South Goa, near the Zuari river
- Seasonal freshwater marsh
- Goa's first Ramsar site (2022)
- Supports farming and birds
Why it matters for UPSC
First Ramsar site of each state is a frequent question.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Goa.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Nanda Lake yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Goa
- Coordinates
- 15.236°N, 74.109°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)