Ten captive-bred Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) are scheduled to be released into their natural habitat in Jaisalmer on October 3 and 4 as part of an ongoing conservation programme aimed at rebuilding the wild population of the critically endangered species. The release will take place at Ramdevra and Sudasari, two locations associated with efforts to protect the bird in Rajasthan.
The birds have been raised in captivity as part of the conservation effort before being returned to suitable habitat. Their release is intended to strengthen the wild population of Great Indian Bustards, whose numbers have declined sharply and whose survival depends on continued conservation measures.
The October 3-4 release forms part of a broader programme focused on captive breeding and the eventual reintroduction of GIBs into the wild. Such efforts seek to increase the number of birds in natural habitats while supporting the long-term recovery of the species.
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Jaisalmer is an important area for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard, with the Ramdevra and Sudasari sites being used for activities linked to the species. The planned release will therefore add more captive-bred birds to an area where conservation work is already being carried out.
The Great Indian Bustard is classified as critically endangered, making the development of a sustainable wild population a key conservation objective. The captive-breeding programme provides an avenue to increase the number of birds available for release while conservation teams continue efforts to protect their natural habitat.
The ten birds are expected to be released over October 3 and 4 under the GIB conservation programme. Their return to the wild marks another step in the ongoing effort to rebuild the species’ population in Rajasthan and improve its prospects for long-term survival.
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