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Jairam Ramesh Highlights Great Indian Bustard's Critical Status, Recalls Indira Gandhi's Role
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 01:01 AM
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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has voiced concerns regarding the critically endangered status of the Great Indian Bustard. He referenced former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 1976 visit to Udaipur, stating it initiated conservation efforts for the species.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has drawn attention to the precarious situation of the Great Indian Bustard, a species classified as critically endangered. His remarks also served to commemorate a significant moment in the bird's conservation history.
Mr. Ramesh recalled the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit to Udaipur in 1976. He stated that this particular visit was instrumental in launching the conservation programme specifically aimed at protecting the Great Indian Bustard.
The Congress leader's statement underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the bird and highlights the historical context of conservation efforts initiated decades ago.
Mr. Ramesh recalled the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit to Udaipur in 1976. He stated that this particular visit was instrumental in launching the conservation programme specifically aimed at protecting the Great Indian Bustard.
The Congress leader's statement underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the bird and highlights the historical context of conservation efforts initiated decades ago.