In the morning and in the evening the birds roam for food So, if possible, the minister appeals to everyone not to fly kites at this time
During the last 08 years in Gujarat under Karuna Abhiyan More than 97 thousand animals and birds were rescued and given proper treatment
Ø Highest 17 in Ahmedabad district,More than 600 animals–The birds were rescued
Ø In this campaign, more than 600 veterinary doctors and 8,More than 000 dedicated volunteers will participate
Ø 832002000 WhatsApp and 1926 helpline of forest department for information about injured bird treatment centers and 1962 helpline number service for animals by animal husbandry department
During the Uttarayan festival in Gujarat, many animals and birds are injured by kite stringing. as well as,In view of the festival, religious people slaughter animals, especially cows,They feed on alfalfa and green grass etc. Due to which animals are often poisoned and poisoned.
Since 2015, every year since 2015, Karuna Abhiyan has been conducted by the Gujarat government to rescue such animals and birds on an immediate basis and provide them with proper treatment. This year also across the state tomorrow. Karuna Abhiyan will be conducted from 10 to 20 January 2025, Forest and Environment Minister Shri Mulubhai Bera gave details from Gandhinagar
The Minister wished everyone on Uttarayan Parva and appealed and said that, In the morning and in the evening the birds roam for food, so in the morning and in the evening, if possible, the kite should not be chewed. Also asked not to use illegal Chinese cord.
Minister Shri Mulobhai said that, As a result of this compassionate initiative launched by the state government, many endangered animals and birds have been revived. 97 across the state under Karuna Abhiyan in the last eight years,More than 200 animals and birds have been rescued.
Out of which 31,More than 400 animals and 65,More than 700 birds have been given proper treatment. Most in Ahmedabad district around 17,More than 600 animals and birds have been treated. In which 2,About 400 animals and 15,Includes more than 200 birds. The ideal model of 'Karuna Abhiyan', which was first started by Gujarat, has become a benchmark for the entire country today.
The minister said that, Under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Animal Husbandry Minister Shri Raghavji Patel 'Karuna Abhiyan-2025'All advance preparations are ensured to make it more result oriented. Animal husbandry in making this survival campaign a success, Various voluntary organizations including forest department and municipalities are contributing their lion's share.
as well as, The forest department has announced WhatsApp number 8320002000 and 1926 helpline to provide quick and proper treatment to injured birds in any place of the state. On this number “Hi” By messaging you will get a link which on clicking will get the information of all available bird treatment centers district wise. Apart from this, 1962 numbers are served by Animal Husbandry Department. Citizens will be able to save the lives of animals and birds by contacting this number,The minister added.
Shri Mukeshbhai Patel, Minister of State for Forest and Environment, while wishing Uttarayan Parva, said that, In Karuna Abhiyan-2025, more than 600 veterinary doctors and 8,More than 000 dedicated volunteers will be serving. as well as, Department of Animal Husbandry, Together with the Forest Department and various charitable organizations, a total of 1,More than 000 treatment centers will also be set up.
865 animal hospitals across the state during this campaign, 34 Veterinary Polyclinic, In addition to 27 branch animal clinics, as many as 587 mobile animal clinics and 37 Karunaanimal ambulances will be functioning even on holidays. Where a stock of all the equipment and claims required for the treatment of injured animals and birds is ensured.
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, In urban areas including Rajkot and Surat, in addition to existing animal treatment facilities, around 50 additional mobile units will be arranged to provide treatment., Minister of State Shri Mukeshbhai added.
It is worth mentioning here that, 13 across the state under Karuna Abhiyan last year,More than 800 animals and birds were rescued, In which 4,More than 400 animals and 9,Includes more than 300 birds. When, In the last 08 years, after Ahmedabad district, the most in Surat district is 13,More than 300, 10 in Vadodara district,More than 700, 8 in Rajkot district,More than 300, 6 in Anand District,More than 800 and 6 in Junagadh district,More than 100 animals and birds have been rescued and treated.
