Conservation Plan for Great Indian Bustards
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- 03 Apr 2023
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In order to conserve and protect the Great Indian Bustard, the Government of India is implementing various measures throughout the country.
In order to conserve and protect the Great Indian Bustard, which is considered one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Government of India is implementing various measures throughout the country. However, apart from certain regions in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the bird has disappeared from 90% of its original habitat. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified the species as “critically endangered.”
Important steps taken by Ministry of Environment to Conserve Great Indian Bustards:
- The Great Indian Bustard is granted the highest level of legal protection from hunting as it is included in Schedule-I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
-Important habitats of the species are designated as National Parks or sanctuaries to ensure their safeguarding. Read More…
