The ‘Tenth Annual Sarus Crane Count’ has revealed the presence of a total of 1,477 Indian Sarus Cranes, according to the latest count by UPL.

The survey was conducted June 21, which coincided with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. The summer solstice aligns with the period when most wetlands and marshes dry up, leading to large congregations of Sarus cranes around perennial water bodies, which provides a unique opportunity to accurately assess the population, according to the release. 

The 2025–26 count reflects a 195 per cent increase, according to the study, since the baseline year of 2015–16 owing to sustained conservation efforts that highlights the importance of continued habitat protection and community engagement.