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Gujarat Minister Releases Action Plan to Protect Great Indian Bustard in Bhuj..
Shri Bhupender Yadav unveiled Gujarat's action plan for the Great Indian Bustard, emphasizing landscape-level conservation and reviewing progress on grassland restoration and Project Cheetah..
The Hon'ble Minister for Environment, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today released the Gujarat Action Plan for Great Indian Bustard Conservation in Bhuj. He reviewed progress on the species’ conservation, grassland restoration and Project Cheetah..
The minister stressed that conservation must adopt a landscape‑level approach, restoring entire ecosystems rather than focusing on isolated species. He said that integrating habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience is key to success..
The action plan outlines measures to protect the Great Indian Bustard’s habitat, monitor populations, and enhance ecological connectivity across the region. It also aligns with national efforts to safeguard the species and supports the broader Project Cheetah initiative..
By launching the plan, Gujarat aims to secure the future of the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird, and strengthen grassland ecosystems that support multiple species.
The minister stressed that conservation must adopt a landscape‑level approach, restoring entire ecosystems rather than focusing on isolated species. He said that integrating habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience is key to success..
The action plan outlines measures to protect the Great Indian Bustard’s habitat, monitor populations, and enhance ecological connectivity across the region. It also aligns with national efforts to safeguard the species and supports the broader Project Cheetah initiative..
By launching the plan, Gujarat aims to secure the future of the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird, and strengthen grassland ecosystems that support multiple species.