Decks cleared for research unit to conserve Great Indian Bustards

Category : Wildlife | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2023-08-09 23:00:22


Decks cleared for research unit to conserve Great Indian Bustards

BALLARI: Here’s some good news for wildlife enthusiasts. A research centre to conserve the rare Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is all set to come up in Ballari district. This comes after a team of Forest Department officials and wildlife experts visited the Desert National Park, which is home to many GIBs, at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to carry out a study. The Karnataka government has agreed to sanction Rs 24 crore to set up the research centre in Ballari.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/aug/10/decks-cleared-for-research-unit-to-conserve-great-indian-bustards-2603745.html