Great Indian Bustard Conservation Rewilding Project
Sector: Wildlife Conservation • Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Source: The Times of India
India's conservation programme for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is preparing to release captive-bred birds into the wild as part of its next phase of rewilding. The captive-breeding centres at Sam and Ramdevra in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district have produced 98 GIB chicks. Extensive scientific preparations including infrastructure, monitoring systems, and management protocols are
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Wildlife Conservation
- Location
- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | India's conservation programme for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is preparing to release captive-bred birds into the wild as part of its next phase of rewilding. The captive-breeding centres at Sam and Ramdevra in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district have produced 98 GIB chicks. Extensive scientific preparations including infrastructure, monitoring systems, and management protocols are underway to ensure the safe release and survival of these birds. The project involves scientific breeding, habitat management, and continuous monitoring by the Wildlife Institute of India and forest departments of Rajasthan and Gujarat. |
Original sector | Wildlife Conservation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
City | Jaisalmer |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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