A second Great Indian Bustard chick born through the 'jumpstart' conservation technique in Gujarat's Kutch has survived beyond the critical 40-day stage. The success strengthens efforts to revive the critically endangered species ahead of its planned rewilding phase
Jairam Ramesh recalled that a newspaper report seen by Indira Gandhi during a 1976 flight to Udaipur sparked conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, leading to protection initiatives and the creation of key wildlife habitats