Rajasthan To Release Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards Into Thar Desert In October
Jaipur, September 26, 2026: Taking a major step in the conservation of the endangered Great Indian Bustard, Rajasthan is all set to release captive-bred birds into their natural habitat in Jaisalmer for the first time in the coming October. Ten healthy Great Indian Bustards, which have undergone months of training to adapt to natural conditions inside a specially designed rewilding tunnel, are…
Jaipur, September 26, 2026 - Rajasthan is set to release ten captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into their natural habitat in the Thar Desert for the first time in October. The birds, which have undergone training in a specially designed rewilding tunnel, are ready for release in Ramdevra and Sudasari areas of the Desert National Park.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and wildlife experts will be present during the release program. The initiative aims to reintroduce the birds to their original habitat and test conservation efforts for the critically endangered species. Final technical assessment by Wildlife Institute of India scientists will determine the exact number of birds to be released.
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