200 hectares acquired to protect Great bustard

 The forest department has acquired 200 hectares of land in Ghatigaon for protection and rehabilitation of Great bustard, which is on the verge of extinction. After taking over the land the forest department is developing the land for rehabilitation of the bird. 

According to information the forest department has started acquiring 200 hectares of land in Bhatpura in Ghatigaon area. The forest department started erecting poles for wire fencing. After that green grass of different type would be brought from Rajasthan. 

A tank is also being made in this land. The land would be dug up to 10 meters where grass bed would be made for rehabilitation of Great Bustard. 

The DFO Gwalior Atul Khera said the work for rehabilitation of great bustard started in 200 hectares of land by making grass bed. The area is estimated to be developed before the onset of rainy season.