Centre suggests adding 850 sq km to protect Great Indian Bustards in Rajasthan, Gujarat, due to power line collisions.
The Centre on Thursday (August 7, 2025) informed the Supreme Court about a suggestion to add an extra 850 square kilometer area in priority Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) habitats in Rajasthan.
These critically endangered birds are particularly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, and the alarming decrease in their numbers can be attributed to frequent collisions with overhead power transmission lines, including those of solar plants, near their habitats.
Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in Gujarat after a decade, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts.
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