Noting that a miniscule population of less than 150 Great Indian Bustards was left in the country, a committee constituted on the directions of the National Green Tribunal, has decided to have a time-bound action plan to implement mitigation measu.. NEW DELHI: To protect the ‘critically’ endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Centre has asked electricity […]
Great Indian Bustard nearing extinction due to high voltage power lines: Env Ministry
The critically endangered Great Indian Bustard(GIB) is nearing extinction due to collision with high voltage power lines that criss-cross their flying path, according to a report by the Ministry of Environment. The report, which has been prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India(WII), a statutory body under the ministry, said only 150 GIBs are left, […]
