Urgent Measures: Protecting the Great Indian Bustard from Bird Flu

The Rajasthan forest department is working to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustards from bird flu in Jaisalmer. Efforts include increased monitoring, a separate water point, and isolation of chicks. Forest officials and a team from the Wildlife Institute of India are closely observing the birds for any signs of infection.

In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer region, the forest department has launched an urgent initiative to shield the endangered Great Indian Bustards from a potentially lethal bird flu outbreak.

Proactive measures encompass enhanced surveillance and the establishment of a dedicated water point for these birds, particularly following the recent avian flu-related deaths of Demoiselle Cranes.

Deputy Forest Conservator Ashish Vyas confirmed that the specially constructed water point aims to ensure a flu-free habitat while the team from the Wildlife Institute of India maintains vigilant monitoring to track any unusual behavior.

(With inputs from agencies.)