‘Karuna Abhiyan-2026’ Launched in Navsari District: Immediate Medical Aid for Injured Birds Until January 20
Administration Ready to Protect Mute Creatures During Uttarayan: A Bridge of Service for Navsari’s Avian Friends
As Gujarat’s popular festival, Uttarayan, approaches, the sky will soon be filled with colorful kites. However, this celebration often turns tragic for birds as the sharp kite strings (manjha) prove fatal. Thousands of birds are injured or lose their lives every year due to these strings. Addressing this serious concern, the Government of Gujarat has organized ‘Karuna Abhiyan-2026’ across the state, continuing its annual tradition of life-saving initiatives.
In Navsari district, the administration and various voluntary organizations have geared up to protect avian lives. Running from January 10 to January 20, 2026, the primary goal of this campaign is to provide timely treatment to injured birds and grant them a new lease on life. Under the guidance of the Navsari District Collector and the Forest Department, extensive micro-planning has been implemented to ensure the campaign’s success.
A Collaborative Mission: Readiness of Forest and Animal Husbandry Departments
In Navsari, Karuna Abhiyan is not just a government project but a community-driven mission. Three main parties are working in tandem:
- Social Forestry Department (Forest Department)
- Animal Husbandry Department (Government Veterinarians)
- Voluntary Organizations (NGOs)
Special control rooms and treatment centers have been set up in areas with high bird activity, particularly in the Supa Range and urban sectors. The Animal Husbandry Department has deployed teams of expert doctors proficient in performing surgeries and suturing severely injured birds.
Key Treatment Centers and Helpline Groups in Navsari District
If any citizen spots a bird injured by kite strings, they can contact the following organizations and locations. Efforts have been made to keep these centers under the Supa Range operational 24/7:
| Sr. No. | Organization Name | Area / Location |
| 1 | Bhagwan Mahavir Karuna Mandal | Shanta Devi Road, Navsari |
| 2 | Rescue and Rehab Foundation | Navsari City Area |
| 3 | Shree Parshwa Bhakti Mandal | Near Central Bank, Madhumati, Navsari |
| 4 | Animal Saving Group | Shivaji Chowk, Vijalpor |
| 5 | Wild Life Rescue Trust | Limda Chowk, Jalalpor |
| 6 | Animal Saving Society | Maroli Bazar |
| 7 | Wild Life Welfare Foundation | Eru Char Rasta, Navsari |
Additionally, support from the Forest Department and local groups will be available in the Gandevi area. All these organizations are equipped with specialized rescue kits and transportation facilities.
Appeal to Environment and Bird Lovers: ‘Fly Kites, But Don’t Take Lives’
The administration and animal lovers have urged citizens to take several basic precautions:
- Time Limitation: Avoid flying kites during the early morning (6 AM to 9 AM) and evening (5 PM to 7 PM). This is when birds leave and return to their nests, and the highest number of accidents occur during these windows.
- Ban on Chinese Manjha: Never use Chinese or synthetic strings as they act like a noose for birds.
- Disposal of Cut Strings: Properly dispose of strings hanging from trees or lying on roads to prevent birds’ feet from getting entangled.
How to Help? What to do if you find an injured bird?
- Do not panic or scare the bird upon seeing it.
- Gently catch the bird and carefully remove any string wrapped around its body.
- Keep it safe in a cardboard box (with holes for ventilation).
- Do not immediately try to give the bird water, as it may enter the windpipe.
- Immediately call the nearest rescue center mentioned above or the 1962 Karuna Helpline.
Conclusion: Our Duty as Responsible Citizens
‘Karuna Abhiyan-2026’ is more than just a government program; it is a mission of humanity. If the vigilant citizens of Navsari cooperate, we can achieve the goal of ensuring not a single bird loses its life this Uttarayan. We should all become protectors of these mute creatures by supporting this initiative by the Forest Department and NGOs.
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