Gujarat’s Karuna Abhiyan, a state initiative, has achieved significant success this year by rescuing and treating injured birds during the Uttarayan festival. Minister Harsh Sanghavi reported that 5,439 birds were treated in the state by January 14, 2026, with 4,937 of them, nearly 91%, being successfully saved.
The campaign, which involves veterinarians, volunteers, and emergency response teams, focuses on providing injured birds a second chance at life during the kite-flying season when bird injuries are common. Minister Sanghavi praised Karuna Abhiyan as a unique initiative showing compassion towards living beings, underscoring its increasing impact and reach across the state.
Gujarat has established a comprehensive framework to protect wildlife and animals through various policies, conservation programs, rescue networks, and community-driven efforts. The state is known for its Asiatic lions, safeguarded under the Gir Conservation Project, which includes habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and scientific monitoring.
Initiatives like Karuna Abhiyan bring together veterinarians and volunteers annually during the kite-flying season to rescue injured birds. Specialized centers like the Jivdaya Charitable Trust and Forest Department hospitals provide round-the-clock medical care, supported by a network of Wildlife Rescue and Rapid Response Units.
Gujarat’s conservation efforts extend to marine national parks, wetlands, desert ecosystems, and community conservation zones, focusing on diverse species like lions, leopards, wild asses, flamingos, and marine life along the Gulf of Kutch. The state’s proactive policies include awareness campaigns, anti-poaching measures, habitat enhancement, rescue hotlines, and collaborations with NGOs, universities, and local communities.
