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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Waterhole census in DNP records rise in GIB count
Jaisalmer: The wildlife census conducted by forest department using the waterhole method from June 11 to June 12 has spotted 73 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) in the Desert National Park (DNP), including 4 chicks in enclosures of breeding centres at Sudasari and Ramdevra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a similar survey in 2024, 64 bustards were seen, while no count was conducted in 2023 due to heavy rains. In 2022, 42 bustards were recorded. The sighting of a larger number of GIBs, a species that is on the brink of extinction, has enthused wildlife lovers, who point out that the GIB population is increasing both in the wild and at the breeding centres at Sudasari and Ramdevra. B M Gupta, DFO of Desert National Park, stated that joint efforts by Union and state govts, along with scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India, are yielding promising results. The census, which lasted 24 hours, involved counting wildlife at natural and artificial water sources. At DNP, the census was held at 52 water points. Along with 73 GIBs, 47 desert cats, 125 foxes, 120 desert foxes, 2,133 chinkaras, 150 vultures, 106 cranes, and approximately 250 peafowls were spotted. DFO in Jaisalmer, Kumar Shubham, stated this year's census showed a 20% increase in the total wildlife population across the six ranges of Jaisalmer forest division.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
After Op Sindoor, 9 GIB chicks back at Ramdevra centre from Ajmer
1 2 Jaisalmer: One month after nine GIB chicks were moved from the Wildlife Institute of India's Ramdevra GIB Breeding Center in Pokhran to the Arwar center in Ajmer to prevent them from harm on account of shelling and loud explosions during Operation Sindoor , the bustard chicks have been repatriated to the Jaisalmer breeding centre. Desert National Park's DFO, Brijmohan Gupta, said that the chicks are only between 30 and 50 days old and are highly sensitive to loud noises. The chicks returned to Jaisalmer in specially designed vehicles. TNN
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HKRITA opens textile tech platform for sustainable fashion
HKRITA's GIB has been established in collaboration with the Pudong New Force Incubator and the Pudong-Hong Kong Institute for Technology Transfer and Innovation. It was launched during the Innostech 2025 Shanghai-Hong Kong Seminar. HKRITA chair Teresa Yang said: 'The Green Innotextile Base leverages the strengths of the textile industry to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration across industry, academia, and research sectors. It promotes the application of smart manufacturing, seamlessly integrating advanced innovations into the textile supply chain alongside sustainable fashion principles. The GIB supports the industry in balancing environmental benefits with economic growth while enhancing competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.' The GIB is set to roll out its operations within the Yangtze River Delta. The platform will focus on promoting sustainable growth, engaging in circular economy projects, exploring new materials for textiles and apparel, and merging fashion with AI. The mission is to align with the country's environmental and innovative strategies by establishing technical norms, delivering certification services, and creating a conduit for technology transfer to hasten the integration of new technologies. The platform will also play a role in connecting technology with markets and expanding business opportunities for Hong Kong companies, encouraging investment across regions and collaborative industry efforts. Pudong New Force Incubator chairman Geng Zhongwei said: 'An industrial operation platform must serve as a focal point for exceptional resources, integrating various incubation services to support entrepreneurs and refine start-up projects for implementation. Pudong New Force Incubator is developing AI-driven automation services to anticipate and resolve challenges faced by start-ups. An incubation platform should facilitate the growth of start-up businesses and its performance should be evaluated through value-added services. The Green Innotextile Base represents an important practice in this new phase.' Furthermore, HKRITA has formed a partnership with NeoRita Sustainable Technologies (Shanghai) to use its bacterial cellulose transformation technology for producing environmentally friendly vegan leather products. This collaboration showcases the practical use of HKRITA's technologies and underscores Hong Kong's commitment to innovation in sustainability across various sectors, setting the stage for more extensive development. In March this year, HKRITA announced a series of strategic collaborations to enhance research cooperation, technology exchange, and business incubation for the textile and apparel industry. "HKRITA opens textile tech platform for sustainable fashion" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
News18
08-06-2025
- General
- News18
Sindoor, Sophia: Rajasthan Names Great Indian Bustard Chicks After Milestones, Officers Of Operation
Last Updated: "By giving chicks these names, we are connecting the story of wildlife conservation with national courage," said Brijmohan Gupta, Divisional Forest Officer of Desert National Park The border state of Rajasthan is finding a unique way to honour the armed forces after Operation Sindoor – naming rare Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks born under a conservation project in Jaisalmer after key officers and significant milestones linked to the operation. 'By giving chicks these names, we are connecting the story of wildlife conservation with the story of national courage," said Brijmohan Gupta, Divisional Forest Officer of Desert National Park. This year alone, 21 chicks have hatched under the Project GIB initiative, including seven in May and the latest one on June 1. Operation Sindoor was launched early May 7 by Indian military to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Subsequently, India responded strongly to Pakistan's attempts to target its military and civilian areas with drones, missiles and other weapons. THE NAMES The naming began with a chick born on May 5 being called ' Sindoor ' after the military operation. Others followed: 'Atom' (May 9) signifies the mission's strategic power; 'Mishri' (May 19) honours an undercover cyber intelligence officer; 'Vyom' (May 23) is named after Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and 'Sophia' (May 24) is dedicated to Colonel Sophia Qureshi, the two officers led the official media briefing of the operation. 'It's not just about saving a bird, it's about preserving the values that define us as a nation," Gupta added. THE GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD The Great Indian Bustard has been pushed to the brink of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and infrastructural threats like power lines. Presently, fewer than 150 remain in the wild, most of them in Rajasthan. To counter this crisis, Project GIB was launched in 2018 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Environment, the Wildlife Institute of India, and the Rajasthan Forest Department. The breeding centres at Sudasari and Sam are equipped with AI-enabled surveillance, temperature-controlled incubators, and sensor-based monitoring systems. This advanced infrastructure ensures real-time tracking of egg conditions and chick health. Till date, the centres have successfully hatched and nurtured 65 chicks. The newly born chicks are being gradually trained in semi-natural enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions. The eventual goal is their reintroduction into open desert landscapes, where their survival and breeding in the wild will mark a turning point in India's conservation journey. With PTI Inputs First Published: June 08, 2025, 12:44 IST
News18
08-06-2025
- General
- News18
Sindoor To Sophia: Rajasthan Names Great Indian Bustard Chicks After Key Officers Of Operation
Last Updated: "By giving chicks these names, we are connecting the story of wildlife conservation with national courage," said Brijmohan Gupta, Divisional Forest Officer of Desert National Park The border state of Rajasthan is finding a unique way to honour the armed forces after Operation Sindoor – naming rare Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks born under a conservation project in Jaisalmer after key officers and significant milestones linked to the operation. 'By giving chicks these names, we are connecting the story of wildlife conservation with the story of national courage," said Brijmohan Gupta, Divisional Forest Officer of Desert National Park. This year alone, 21 chicks have hatched under the Project GIB initiative, including seven in May and the latest one on June 1. Operation Sindoor was launched early May 7 by Indian military to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Subsequently, India responded strongly to Pakistan's attempts to target its military and civilian areas with drones, missiles and other weapons. The naming began with a chick born on May 5 being called ' Sindoor ' after the military operation. Others followed: 'Atom' (May 9) signifies the mission's strategic power; 'Mishri' (May 19) honours an undercover cyber intelligence officer; 'Vyom' (May 23) is named after Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and 'Sophia' (May 24) is dedicated to Colonel Sophia Qureshi, the two officers led the official media briefing of the operation. 'It's not just about saving a bird, it's about preserving the values that define us as a nation," Gupta added. THE GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD The Great Indian Bustard has been pushed to the brink of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and infrastructural threats like power lines. Presently, fewer than 150 remain in the wild, most of them in Rajasthan. To counter this crisis, Project GIB was launched in 2018 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Environment, the Wildlife Institute of India, and the Rajasthan Forest Department. The breeding centres at Sudasari and Sam are equipped with AI-enabled surveillance, temperature-controlled incubators, and sensor-based monitoring systems. This advanced infrastructure ensures real-time tracking of egg conditions and chick health. Till date, the centres have successfully hatched and nurtured 65 chicks. The newly born chicks are being gradually trained in semi-natural enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions. The eventual goal is their reintroduction into open desert landscapes, where their survival and breeding in the wild will mark a turning point in India's conservation journey.
