Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Power Lines Threaten Great Indian Bustards in Nandyal
The Great Indian Bustard is a very rare and endangered bird found in India.
There are fewer than 200 of them left, which is even rarer than the Royal Bengal tiger.
These birds are in danger because of power lines and factories being built in their habitat.
Farmers are also growing different crops now, which the birds don't like to eat.
Officials are trying to save the birds by fixing their habitat and making sure they have a good place to live.
They are also thinking about moving the power lines that go through the birds' homes.
Power lines and industrial expansion are threatening the Great Indian Bustard's habitat in Nandyal.
The bird's population is below 200, making it critically endangered.
Changes in cropping patterns from groundnut to maize are affecting the birds' food supply.
Conservation efforts include artificial insemination and habitat restoration.
Officials are considering relocating long-distance power lines to protect the birds.
- Who
- Forest department officials and conservationists
- What
- Power lines and industrial expansion threatening Great Indian Bustards
- When
- Current situation, with historical context from 1998
- Where
- Nandyal region, particularly Rollapadu area, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Rapid industrialization and changing cropping patterns
- Species
- Great Indian Bustard
- Population
- Below 200 in India
- Habitat
- Rollapadu, Andhra Pradesh
- Threats
- Power lines, industrial expansion, crop changes
- Conservation Efforts
- Artificial insemination, habitat restoration