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Supreme Court Appoints Expert Committee for Great Indian Bustard Preservation The Supreme Court has appointed an expert committee to oversee the preservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), emphasizing the need to balance conservation efforts with sustainable development goals, particularly in meeting the country's international commitments toward promoting renewable energy sources. Supreme Court's Emphasis on GIB Protection In its order issued on March 21, the Supreme Court highlighted the criticality of protecting the GIB while considering the installation of transmission lines over a vast area spanning 88,000 square kilometers. The court acknowledged the endangered status of the GIB species and the necessity for proactive measures to safeguard it. Tasking the Expert Committee The expert committee, comprising members from various wildlife and conservation backgrounds, has been tasked with evaluating the feasibility and extent of overhead and underground electric lines in p...