Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat CM visits Birds rescue and treatment facility in Bodakdev

Vastrapur: Gujarat Chief Minister visits the Wildlife Life Care Centre of the Forest department in Bodakdev and monitors the operation theatre, OPD, X-ray room, etc facilities here for birds. The State government has launched Karuna Abhiyan from 10 to 20 January to rescue and treat birds injured due to kite flying string(thread) during, before, and after the Kite Flying Festival (14-15 January). More than 900 treatment centres, 700 doctors, and 7700 volunteers will be part of Karuna Abhiyan. Last year total of 13,008 birds were rescued during and around the Kite Flying Festival. The State government has activated control rooms from 7 am to 6 pm. Details or treatment centres for birds can be obtained through WhatsApp or miss call on 83 2000 2000. Helpline numbers are 1926(forest department) and 1962(animal husbandry department) for rescue and treatment of injured birds. DeshGujarat