For first time, 3 chicks of Great Indian Bustard released into rewilding tunnel in Jaisalmer

Three Great Indian Bustard chicks released into rewilding tunnel at Godawan Conservation Centre in Jaisalmer's Ramdevra for the first time.

The ₹9.25 crore facility minimizes human contact and simulates natural conditions to prepare chicks for wild survival.

Chicks will remain in the tunnel for four months under CCTV surveillance, with food provided externally.

After rewilding, chicks are expected to be released into Desert National Park to revive the critically endangered bird population.

The Great Indian Bustard is Rajasthan's state bird; success could enable large-scale reintroduction into the wild.