SC Forms Committee to Protect Great Indian Bustard

On 21st March, an expert committee was appointed by the Supreme Court to balance conservation of Great Indian Bustard with renewable energy goals.

Key Points

Endangered Bird Species: Great Indian Bustard population faces extinction due to collisions with high-powered power cables in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Re-evaluation of Directive: Apex court re-evaluated its directive on undergrounding power cables to protect the bird species.
Committee Composition: Committee includes wildlife experts, conservationists, and government officials from relevant ministries.
Scope and Feasibility Study: Committee tasked with assessing feasibility of underground and overhead electric lines in priority bird habitats.
Balancing Development and Conservation:Committee to explore alternatives for sustainable development while ensuring bird conservation.
Recommendations and Timeline: Committee expected to propose additional measures and submit report to the Supreme Court by July 31.