Several groups in the region have raised objections saying the diversion of these lands will spell doom for the Bustard as well as the entire ecosystem of the region.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/cic-slams-moef-blocking-info-karnataka-grasslands-issue
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/deccan-herald-bangalore
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/karnataka
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/grasslands
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystems
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/eco-sensitive-zone
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/indian-space-research-organisation-isro
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bustard
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-act-1980
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/national-green-tribunal-ngt
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment