Banni Grassland Latest News
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 22 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 37 grass species, 275 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.
Source: TH
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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