Operation Sindore has become a symbol of national pride, and its heritage now remains unexpectedly-Nav-Hatd Great Indian Bustard (Gib) through naming of chicks. To honor the heroes involved in the operation, the Rajasthan Forest Department has named four girls born in May 2025 after Operation Sindoor and the persons associated with it.
The GIB, a seriously endangered species that is mainly found in western Rajasthan, focuses on conservation efforts by the Ministry of Environment.
Brijmohan Gupta, a divisional forest officer at Desert National Park, told the Indian Express, “This is our way to remember the people standing against enemies. Qureshi.
Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Army in early 7 May to destroy nine terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Pakistan (POK). Subsequently, India strongly responded to Pakistan’s efforts to target their military and civilian areas with drones, missiles and other weapons.
Gupta said, “This is not just about saving a bird, it is about preserving the values that define us as a nation.”
Currently, there are 65 gibs at the Great Indian Bustard Conservation Center in Jaisalmer. In 2025 alone, 21 girls were born through captive breeding programs. The National Protection Breeding Program continues to work towards saving the species, most of them are estimated to be less than 150, most of them are in Rajasthan.
Once found in the grasslands of India, GIB has been pushed to the verge of extinction due to the hazards of the residence, the loss of the residence, the poaching and the power lines such as the power lines.
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To counter this crisis, Project Gib was launched in 2018 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Environment, India and Rajasthan Forest Department of Wildlife Institute.
Sudasari and SAM breeding centers are equipped with AI-competent monitoring, temperature-controlled incubators and sensor-based monitoring systems. This advanced infrastructure ensures egg conditions and real -time tracking of chicken health.
Newborns are trained in semi-natural enclosures to help adapt to wild conditions. The ultimate goal is their reproduction in open desert scenarios, where their existence and breeding in the wild will mark a significant turn in India’s conservation journey.
Gupta said that the next attention of the department is to increase the survival rates and reduce infant mortality. AI surveillance has already improved results, which allows for early intervention and round-the-clock care.
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Local communities have also been included in the team to promote a sense of shared responsibility to protect this seriously endangered species.
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