Supreme Court Verdict Balances Bustard Conservation and Renewable Energy Development
Supreme Court, in its earlier decision, has put restrictions on the laying of overhead transmission lines in an area of more than 80,000 sq km spread over Rajasthan and Gujarat, which had impacted a massive capacity of renewable energy projects.
March 22, 2024. By Anurima Mondal
The Supreme Court also constituted a new committee comprising seven members and two special invitees to identify measures and safeguards to be adopted in overhead transmission that can help conservation of Great Indian Bustard. The Committee has been directed to file a report before the Supreme Court by July 31, 2024.
The collision of Great India Bustard with transmission lines was identified as one of the primary causes of fatalities of Great India Bustard. Supreme Court, in its earlier decision, has put restrictions on the laying of overhead transmission lines in an area of more than 80,000 sq km spread over Rajasthan and Gujarat, which had impacted a massive capacity of renewable energy projects coming up in Rajasthan as the area under restriction was preferred by developers for installation of solar and wind project due to its high solar radiation and wind speeds.
While hearing a petition in the matter, India's apex court modified its earlier Order dated April 19, 2021 by relaxing restrictions on the construction of overhead transmission lines in the potential areas.
Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision, Shekhar Dutt, Director General, Sustainable Projects Developer Association (SPDA) said that the Supreme Court had devised a win-win solution for both parties. “It has recognised the need to conserve Great India Bustard and the development of renewable energy projects. The judgment nicely balances both objectives, which is indeed heartwarming,” he added.
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