Contents1 Introduction2 Biocentrism vs anthropocentrism3 About the Supreme Court judgment4 Why power lines are a threat to Great Indian Bustard?5 How is anthropocentrism causing damage to the environment?6 How countries resorting to Biocentrism?7 India and Biocentrism8 Suggestions in embracing Biocentrism9 Conclusion Introduction In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has sought to move… Continue reading Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise
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Great Indian Bustard
News: Conservation efforts are having a positive impact on Great Indian Bustard population in India Facts: Conservation Efforts in India Bustard Recovery Programme: Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2015, it is a programme for Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. It recommends: linking local livelihoods with bustard… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard
Great Indian Bustard
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Centre to prepare a time-bound action plan within two months for protection of the Great Indian Bustards. Facts: About Great Indian Bustard: Features: It is one of the heaviest flying birds (weighing up to 15kgs). It can be distinguished by its black crown on the forehead… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard
Extinction of Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican: SC forms panel to frame emergency plan
The Supreme Court has constituted a high powered committee to urgently frame and implement an emergency response plan for the protection of Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican. The committee was formed on a plea which has contended that the population of the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican has seen a sharp decline… Continue reading Extinction of Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican: SC forms panel to frame emergency plan
About 150 Great Indian Bustards in Jaisalmer area of desert park: Report
According to Rajasthan state forest department,there are 150 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) in the Jaisalmer area of the Desert National Park (DNP) in Thar,Rajasthan.This was submitted following a directive of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Earlier,NGT had directed the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to submit the report in two months on a… Continue reading About 150 Great Indian Bustards in Jaisalmer area of desert park: Report
