vultures

Nitish's vulture conservation initiatives face cultural challenges, including concerns about religious sensitivities and traditional beliefs.

According to the recent vulture census, Madhya Pradesh now has more than 12 thousand vultures, which is the highest in the country. Ecologists highlight that the presence of vultures in substantial numbers is a key indicator of ecological health.

The vulture population has decreased in India by 97% in the last decade, On March 17 this year, locals in the Chaiygaon area of Milanpur village in Assam's Kamrup district found the carcasses of more than 95 Himalayan griffon vultures and a steppe eagle.