Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the successful hatching of a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick in Gujarat using a jumpstart approach after a decade
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the successful hatching of a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick in Gujarat using a jumpstart approach after a decade.
Background
The GIB chick was transported from Rajasthan to Gujarat via road following an incubation period of over 19 hours. The initiative was coordinated by the MoEFCC in collaboration with state forest departments and the Wildlife Institute of India.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentGreat Indian Bustard (GIB) is a critically endangered species in India
- BodyWildlife Institute of India collaborated on the GIB conservation initiative
- FactThe jumpstart approach involved an incubation period lasting over 19 hours
- SchemeProject GIB was launched in 2016 for the conservation of the species
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of ex-situ conservation techniques like the 'jumpstart approach' in preserving critically endangered avian species in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state coordination: Challenges in synchronizing conservation protocols between Rajasthan and Gujarat
- Technological intervention: Balancing artificial incubation with natural breeding behaviors in wild species
- Habitat integrity: Addressing the conflict between infrastructure development and GIB grassland requirements
Keywords: ex-situ conservation · critically endangered · Project GIB · biodiversity conservation · inter-state cooperation
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