In Short : The Supreme Court appoints an expert committee to oversee the preservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard, a significant step towards protecting this endangered species and its habitat. In Detail : A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra passed the order observing while dealing […]
Balance preservation of Great Indian Bustard with India’s energy needs: SC – EQ
In Short : The Supreme Court of India emphasizes balancing the preservation of the Great Indian Bustard with the country’s energy needs. This reflects the ongoing challenge of reconciling conservation efforts with the development of renewable energy projects to meet growing energy demands. In Detail : The GIB’s habitat covers the heritage districts of Jaisalmer […]
Power companies must consider underground laying of cables to avoid Great Indian Bustard deaths: Government
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 […]
NGT directs govt to prepare time-bound action plan for protection of Great Indian Bustard
WII has suggested a slew of measures, including mitigation of all power transmission lines passing through priority bustard habitats, disallowing new wind turbines, solar farms among others New Delhi: Noting the high mortality of Great Indian Bustard, the National Green Tribunal has directed the government to prepare within two months a time-bound action plan for […]
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, […]
Extinction of Great Indian Bustard, lesser florican: SC forms panel to frame emergency plan
New Delhi: Taking serious note of alarming extinction of two Indian birds Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican the Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high powered committee to urgently frame and implement an emergency response plan for the protection of these species. The top court constituted a three member panel comprising Director of […]