NTPC’s proposed solar project in Gujarat’s Banni grassland threatens one of Asia’s most fragile ecosystems.
About Banni Grassland:
Location: It is located along the northern border of Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat.
The Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Chhari Dhand Conservation Reserve are part of the Banni Grasslands.
It is also home to the ethnic groups, the majority of whom are pastoralists such as the Maldharis, the Rabaris, the Jats, the Mutwas, and the Meghwals.
It is home to great biological diversity, having many grass species, bird species, and domesticated animals like Buffalo, Sheep, Goat, Horses and Camel, as well as wildlife.
Flora: The vegetation here mainly comprises Prosopis Juliflora, Cressa critica, Cyperus spp, Sporobolus, Dichanthium, and Aristida.
Fauna: It is home to mammals such as the Nilgai, Chinkara, Blackbuck, Wild boar, Golden Jackal, Indian Hare, Indian Wolf, Caracal, Asiatic Wildcat and Desert Fox etc.
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