The Capital will soon get a wild bird rescue centre that will provide medical care to birds injured or rescued from illegal trade, Delhi Environment and Forest Minister Imran Hussain said on Tuesday.
The bird rescue centre at Rajokri is being developed by the Forest Department and the Public Works Department at a cost of ₹9 crore, he said. The facility would provide care for baby birds as well as fully grown ones. Mr. Hussain, who held a meeting of Forest and PWD officials to review the progress of the project, said the centre would have dense tree cover to make sure the variation in day and night temperatures does not affect the birds.
Other creatures
He asked officials to include facilities to cater to rescued wildlife, including snakes and tortoises, at the centre. As per a statement, the government said that with Delhi “being the alleged grey market of wild birds” it was concerned about the smuggling of owls and other endangered species.
