India starts rewilding programme for captive-bred Great Indian Bustards in Jaisalmer

India has initiated a rewilding programme for Great Indian Bustards that were bred in captivity, with the effort centred in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The initiative marks a significant step in efforts to conserve the critically endangered species, which faces severe threats in its natural habitat.

The Great Indian Bustard is one of India's rarest birds and has seen its population decline dramatically over decades. The rewilding process aims to establish populations in the wild and boost the species' survival prospects through carefully managed release protocols.