Limestone mining allowed in 283 ha of endangered bird’s habitat in Raj

Category : Endangered Species | Location : National  | Posted on 2026-08-17 09:58:44

NEW DELHI: In a setback for the conservation of the critically endangered species, the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the empowered committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has recommended limestone mining within the GIB’s priority area in Rajasthan.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/11/limestone-mining-allowed-in-283-ha-of-endangered-birds-habitat-in-raj