Over 1.18 lakh injured birds rescued in Gujarat since launch of Karuna Abhiyan

February 2, 2026 2:50 PM

Over 1.18 lakh injured birds rescued in Gujarat since launch of Karuna Abhiyan

Over the last 10 years, more than 1.18 lakh birds injured largely during the Uttarayan kite-flying season have been rescued across Gujarat under the state’s Karuna Abhiyan, according to official data of the Forest and Environment Department. The campaign, launched in 2017, has provided medical treatment to over 1.29 lakh injured birds, achieving a recovery rate of more than 92 per cent. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the sustained outcomes reflected steady improvements ...

Gujarat CM reviews wildlife care centre as ‘Karuna Abhiyan’ intensifies

January 14, 2026 9:28 AM

Gujarat CM reviews wildlife care centre as ‘Karuna Abhiyan’ intensifies

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited the Wildlife Care Centre in Ahmedabad’s Bodakdev area to review ongoing operations under the statewide Karuna Abhiyan, an initiative aimed at rescuing and treating birds injured by kite strings during the Uttarayan festival. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia accompanied him. During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected various facilities at the centre, including the specialised Water Birds Unit, and interacted with team...