Rajasthan

• 15 Jul 2023

50 Birdhouses will be constructed in the state

Why in News?

On July 13, 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved an additional budget provision of Rs 43.50 crore for the construction of 50 birdhouses for the conservation and promotion of birds in the state.

Key Points:

• These birdhouses will be built at 33 Lav-Kush Gardens and 17 other places on the lines of Gulab Bagh Bird House in Udaipur.
• An expenditure of Rs 87 lakh per birdhouse will be incurred for the construction of birdhouses, food for birds and the purchase of exotic birds. Thus, a total of Rs 43.50 crore will be spent.
• Out of the same amount, birds like Cockial (Australian Bird), Love Bird Parrot, Bajriger (Buggy Parrot), Guinea Fowl (Chakor Rooster) etc. will be purchased from pet shops in bird houses with one lakh rupees each.
• It is worth mentioning that the Chief Minister had announced the construction of 50 birdhouses in the budget for the year 2023-24. This approval has been given in the implementation of this declaration.
• With this approval of the Chief Minister, along with the protection of birds in the state, the treatment and promotion of sick, helpless and injured birds will be done.