Assessing the Survival Threats and Conservation Strategies for Asian King Vulture (Jatayu) Populations in Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

   In Uttar Pradesh, some grim risks remain to sustain the Asian king vulture, Gyps bengalensis. The major challenges to vulture conservation include lack of adequate financiers and resources, inadequate legislative cover and enforcement, and last but not least socioeconomic factors, all of which are reviewed in detail in this chapter. The number of vultures is still deficient, and poor funding complicates the possibility of accepting useful protection measures. Unfortunately, weak enforcement of the current legislation and the need for policy updates only worsen the situation. Soft self-organization brings a conflict between human beings and the environment. Humans and the use of natural resources are in conflict where humans face social and economic hindrances in tracking conservation programs. In light of these difficulties, the article suggests the following solutions: husbandry techniques for both in-situ and ex-situ conservation; enhancement of stringent policies and their implementation; improved research and data acquisition; and other approaches such as ecotourism and other forms of sustainable income-generating activities. In addition to promoting balance in the biosphere, these are related to cultural traditions and public hygiene, thus the Asian King Vulture has to be saved. Vulture populations that can benefit from a healthy environment in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the future and the importance of the combined effort are illustrated in the paper. The future of these conservation initiatives will therefore hinge on the synergy that will exist between communities, non-governmental organizations, government, and international organizations.

Keywords- Asian King Vulture, Conservation Strategies, Policy Enforcement, Socioeconomic Factors, Sustainable Livelihoods, Integrated Approaches.