Great Indian Bustard Saved from Brink of Extinction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lauded ongoing efforts to conserve the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a bird once perilously close to extinction. He emphasized that scientific methods and dedicated ground actions have been instrumental in its recovery.

Significant interventions include artificial insemination technology and the establishment of dedicated breeding centers in Ramdevra and Sudashri, located in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. These initiatives, part of the Bustard Recovery Programme launched in 2016, involve the Rajasthan government and the Union environment ministry.

These conservation milestones are yielding results, with recent reports indicating the hatching of multiple chicks through both artificial incubation and natural mating. The Desert National Park in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts has also observed a recovery in the GIB population, offering hope for the species' long-term survival.