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Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat's Lifesaving Initiative for Festival Birds

1/15/2025

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Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the 'Karuna Abhiyan' initiative in Ahmedabad, aimed at rescuing birds harmed by kite strings during the upcoming Uttarayan festival from January 10-20, 2025. Over the past eight years, this compassionate program has saved more than 97,200 animals and birds, bolstered by robust treatment facilities and dedicated volunteers statewide.

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Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the 'Karuna Abhiyan' initiative in Ahmedabad, aimed at rescuing birds harmed by kite strings during the upcoming Uttarayan festival from January 10-20, 2025. Over the past eight years, this compassionate program has saved more than 97,200 animals and birds, bolstered by robust treatment facilities and dedicated volunteers statewide.