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Protection of the Great Indian Bustard
Why is it in news?
- National Green Tribunal has noted the high mortality rate of the Great Indian Bustard,
- It has directed the Centre to come up with a plan within two months for protection of the birds.
More in news
- Joint Committee – comprising of NGT chairperson, officials of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy was asked to prepare an action plan.
- The Action plan is to implement the suggestions put forth by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
- The WII in its report stated to undertake steps to reduce poaching of the specie and other wildlife in the Thar landscape.
Source
The Hindu