Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat Deploys 8,500 Personnel for Bird and Animal Rescue

Key facts

• The Gujarat Government launched 'Karuna Abhiyan' to rescue birds injured by kite strings and address cattle food poisoning: 'the state government has launched Karuna Abhiyan, a campaign aimed at rescuing birds injured by kite strings and addressing cases of cattle suffering from food poisoning.'
• The campaign is a joint initiative of the Department of Forest and Environment and the Department of Animal Husbandry: 'launched jointly by the departments of Forest and Environment and Animal Husbandry, in coordination with various voluntary organisations.'
• The initiative runs from January 10 to January 20 and has established 85 control rooms and over 480 treatment centres: 'The campaign, which began on January 10 and will continue until January 20, has set up 85 control rooms and over 480 treatment centres.'
• The campaign involves 740 veterinary doctors and approximately 8,500 officials and volunteers: 'More than 740 veterinary doctors and approximately 8,500 officials and volunteers are involved in providing services at the 450 collection centres throughout the state.'
• Citizens can access assistance via the 1962 helpline or a dedicated wildlife WhatsApp number: 'People can call the helpline at 1962 for assistance with injured birds or unwell animals. Additionally, a wildlife helpline has been created at 8320002000.'