Jaisalmer, Oct. 4 -- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday initiated the release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild by releasing two male birds into a designated enclosure in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

The initiative follows nine years of extensive research and captive breeding led by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in partnership with the Rajasthan State Forest Department.

Speaking to ANI, Yadav said that the project demanded extreme patience, research, and a deep understanding of the behaviour of birds.

"Today, we have reached a major milestone regarding the Great Indian Bustard project. Our scientists have been working tirelessly on this for the past 9 years, specifically to ensure that the birds pro...