Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday released two male Great Indian Bustards into the wild at the Desert National Park in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, marking a significant first step in rewilding the captive-bred birds.

In a post on X, Yadav said the milestone was the outcome of nearly a decade of unwavering dedication by our scientists, researchers, and ground staff to help the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird, reclaim the deserts of Rajasthan.