Great Indian Bustard faces fresh threat as mining activity raises habitat concerns
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called for immediate conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.
- Ramesh's comments follow UltraTech Cement's approval process for a limestone mining project near the bird's habitat.
- The proposed mining site covers over 400 hectares and is located 5.8 kilometers from the Great Indian Bustard priority area.
- Past allegations against UltraTech include failures in environmental compliance at their mining site in Kotputli-Behror.
Source: thehansindia.com
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