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Conservation Challenges for the Great Indian Bustard
This chapter outlines the urgent conservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard, an endangered bird species in India facing severe threats from habitat loss and renewable energy development. A Supreme Court-appointed committee recommends strategies to protect the bustard while accommodating energy needs, including habitat classification and power corridor proposals. With a dwindling population of about 140 individuals left, the chapter stresses the critical importance of balancing ecological preservation with human development.
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