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Bustard Recovery Program: Annual Progress Report 2023-24
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2024) Dutta, S.; Karkaria, T.; Bipin, C.M.; Uddin, M.; Kher, V.; Sharma, H.; Joshi, H.; Bishnoi, V.; Sonika, C.K.; Paul, I.; Gupta, T.; Supakar, S.; Nagar, A.; Pati, A.; Gupta, S.; Purohit, N.; Lawrence, S.; Jangid, A.K.; Gujjar, M.; Moitra, M.; Bhattacharya, S.; Sawant, M.; Krishna, M.; Sakhlani, P.; Kawlni, L.; Kolipakam, Vishnupriya; Qureshi, Q.
Within the project scope, significant efforts have been made in Rajasthan since 2019 to breed and conserve both species. This has resulted in the establishment of ex-situ populations, including 29 captive GIB and 10 captive LF. Additionally, measures to protect these species in their natural habitats have been undertaken, such as managing nest predators, addressing threats, and sensitising key stakeholders and decision-makers in conservation efforts.
Bustard Recovery Program: Phase 1 (2016-24) : Final Report
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2024) Dutta, S.; Karkaria, T.; Uddin, M.; Jangid, A.K.; Bipin, C.M.; Sharma, H.; Joshi, H.; Gupta, T.; Gupta, S.; Bishnoi, V.; Sonika, B.L.; Supakar, S.; Paul, I.; Pati, A.; Nagar, A.; Purohit, N.; Lawrence, S.; Gujjar, M.; Moitra, M.; Sawant, M.; Krishna, M.; Sakhlani, P.; Kawlni, L.; Kolipakam, V.; Kher, V.; Jhala, Y.V.
The aim of this project is to aid in the population recovery GIB through a holistic approach that integrates conservation breeding and science informed habitat restoration.
Impacts and mitigation of proposed limestone mine near Khuiyala, Jaisalmer on Great Indian Bustard, Its associated wildlife and habitat : Final report
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2025) Dutta, S.; Kher, V.; Jangid, A.K.; Supakar, S.; Sindha, P.; Kundu, Y.; Aparna, Sen S.; Dagur, T.; Gowda, Y.; Lawrence, S,; Pati, A,; Paul, I.; Phinehas, D,; Sundar, P.; Pandey, D,; Jadhav, M.; Moitra, M.; Gupta, S,; Gopi, G.V.; Bhardwaj, G.S.
The study aims to assess baseline information on wildlife values, with emphasis on GIB distribution and habitat suitability, and to evaluate the potential impacts of mining, transportation, road traffic, power lines, and associated disturbances. This scientific assessment is expected to provide evidence-based recommendations on the impact of the project, scope of mitigation, habitat restoration, and conservation planning for ensuring the coexistence of industrial development and species persistence in one of India’s most fragile desert ecosystems.
Project Great Indian Bustard: Annual update report 2024-25
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2025) Dutta, S.; Karkaria, T.; Uddin, M.; Jangid, A.K.; Kher, V.; Bishnoi, V.; Sonika, C.K.; Upadhyay, P.; Gupta, S.; Paul, I.; Sharma, H.; Joshi, H.; Pati, A.; Nagar, A.; Lawrence, S.; Gupta, T.; Supakar, S.; Purohit, N.; Gurjar, M.K.; Dagur, T.; Sindha, P.; Sen, S.; Gowda, Y.; Tanwar, K.; Bhosle, O.; Moitra, M.; Kundu, Y.; Phinehas, D.; Sagar, B.; Dobhal, P.; Kapadi, P.R.; Genwa, S.L.; Singh, J.; Ram, A.; Chauhan, K.S.; Prajapat, C.P.; Kawlni, L.; Kolipakam, Vishnupriya
The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) and Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) remain among the most Critically Endangered bird species globally, with estimated populations of approximately 140 and 800 individuals, respectively. Recovery efforts for these flagship species are vital not only for their survival but also for preserving the broader biodiversity of arid and semi-arid open natural ecosystems (ONEs) in India.
Status and trend of Great Indian Bustard associated wildlife, habitat and threats in Thar.
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2026) Dutta, S.; Kher, V.; Jangid, A.K.; Uddin, M.; Supakar, S.; Gupta, S.; Lawrence, S.; Paul, I.; Pati, A.; Gurjar, M.; Dagur, T.; Sen, S.; Gowda, Y.; Sindha, P.; Moitra, M.; Kapadi, P.; Dobhal, P.; Bhardwaj, G.S.
This report presents findings from past and recent surveys to provide an updated account of population status, spatial distribution and habitat conditions of the GIB and associated fauna across the Thar landscape. It also evaluates the growing human footprint that fragments habitats and escalate species displacement and mortality risks. These findings aim to inform conservation management under the National Bustard Recovery Program, supporting population recovery through conservation breeding, adaptive habitat management, grassland restoration and threat mitigation.
Status of the Lesser Florican Sypheotides indicus and implications for its conservation
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2018) Dutta, S.; Narwade, S.; Bipin, C.M.; Gadhavi, D.; Uddin, M.; Mhaskar, M.; Pandey, D.; Mohan, A.; Sharma, H.; Iyer, S.; Tripathi, R.; Verma, V.; Varma, V.; Jangid, A.K.; Chakdar, B.; Karulkar, A.; Lambture, B.; Khongsai, N.; Kumar, S.; Gore, K.; Jhala, D.; Vaidya, N.; Horne, B.; Chittora, A.; Annigeri, B.S.; Trivedi, M.; Jhala, Y.V.
Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) is an endangered agro-grassland bird whose ecology and status are poorly known that impedes conservation efforts. To fill this gap, a national status survey was designed by the Endangered Species Recovery Program of Wildlife Institute of India and was jointly implemented with Bombay Natural History Society, The Corbett Foundation and State Forest Departments across the species’ breeding range. This report documents the methodology of this exercise, and presents its findings on lesser florican’s distribution, abundance, habitat relationships, threats and their implications for conservation.2. We delineated lesser florican’ breeding range using informed digitization with the aid of MaxEnt distribution model, and inputs from local experts.We assessed the species’ status based on displaying males, using spatially representative sampling and analytical design that accounted for imperfect detection. Our assessment used hurdle modeling approach, where we: a) first estimated the species’ occupancy in 36 sq km cells using vehicle observation points (stop-overs), and b) estimated the species’ abundance at detected sites (subset of occupied sites) using line transect distance sampling. c) quantified habitat characteristics (land cover, vegetation structure and anthropogenic pressures) systematically along occupancy and distance surveys. d) explored and developed statistical relationships between habitat covariates and occupancy/abundance. e) mapped the species’ distribution, local densities and threats, to generate conservation priority map. We drew inferences at the scale of breeding range and eco-geographically defined regions and landscapes (Ajmer: Shokaliya-Kekri; Rest of Rajasthan : Shahpura, Jalore, Pratapgarh; Gujarat: Kutch, Saurashtra; Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam; Maharashtra: Akola-Washim). 3. The status survey was conducted during the breeding season (July– September, 2017) with a team of 121 observers, who were trained on the standard data collection protocol through state-level workshops at Bhavnagar, Ujjain, Ajmer and Akola. Lesser florican occupancy was assessed at 428 sites (36 sq km) spread across ~20,000 sq km range, using 5564 stop-overs, and density was assessed in 32 sites (where the species was detected) using 479 km transect-walks that yielded 70 sightings (64 males, 6 females).
Study on impacts and mitigation of proposed mine and cement plant on Great Indian Bustard, its associated wildlife, and habitat near Ramgarh, Jaisalmer
(Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2025) Dutta, S.; Kher, V.; Supakar, S.; Jangid, A.K.; Sindha, P.; Kundu, Y.; Aparna; Sen, S.; Dagur, T.; Gowda, Y.; Lawrence, S.; Pati, A.; Paul, I.; Phinehas, D.; Sundar, P.; Pandey, D.; Jadhav, M.; Moitra, M.; Gupta, S.; Dobhal, P.; Gupta, T.; Gopi, G.V.; Bhardwaj, G.S.
The aim of this study to conduct ecological assessments aimed at establishing the biodiversity values, assessing the potential direct and indirect impacts of the proposed mining and industrial activities, and developing evidence-based recommendations to guide sustainable coexistence between industrial development and the conservation of threatened grassland species