Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Jayashree Vencatesan.
In March 2025, Dr. Jayashree Vencatesan received the Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use.'
She became the first Indian to win this prestigious award.
This award recognizes her contributions to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands.
Dr. Vencatesan’s work focused particularly on wetland preservation in Tamil Nadu, including the protection of the Pallikaranai Marsh in Chennai.
The award was presented on the occasion of International Women’s Day in 2025.
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Awarded By: Ramsar Secretariat, based in Gland, Switzerland.
Award Category: 'Wetland Wise Use,' part of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards.
Organization: Co-founder of Care Earth Trust, an NGO focused on wetland conservation.
Notable Work: Led efforts in the documentation and protection of the Pallikaranai Marsh, one of Chennai’s last remaining urban wetlands.
Recognition: Included in the Ramsar Secretariat’s list of 'Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands' for 2025.
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Other Nominees: The Ramsar Awards also recognized other women in various categories for their contributions to wetland conservation.
Challenges in Wetland Conservation: Dr. Vencatesan highlighted issues such as outdated land titles and bureaucratic hurdles as significant obstacles to wetland restoration efforts.
Dedication: She dedicated the award to her late father, Mayur Narasimhan, whose passion for nature inspired her conservation work.