A total of 1,121 birds were found injured in Surat during the two-day Uttarayan festivities. 75 of the injured birds died while 1,046 were under treatment. Find out more about the rescue and treatment efforts by various organisations and volunteers.
As Uttarayan approaches, reports of birds ensnared in lethal manja have begun to surface in Surat. Efforts are being made to prevent major rescue operations, with NGOs and voluntary organisations receiving daily calls for assistance. The forest department has set up rescue and treatment centers, and the drive will continue until January 20. The injured birds are often entangled in kite manja on trees, cables, or terraces. Learn more about the situation and the ongoing efforts to protect the birds during Uttarayan.