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Punjab Govt kicks off animal adoption scheme | The Punjab Government has initiated an animal adoption scheme, where they have offered a chance to adopt wild animals and birds from major zoos of the state, to promote
community involvement for animal care. Under the scheme, any individual, trust
or organization can adopt an animal or bird for a year or a few months and contribute
towards feeding the animal, maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness of enclosures
and meet medical costs. The scheme will be available at the Mohindra Chaudhury
Zoological Park at Chhatbir, zoos in Ludhiana , Bathinda and Patiala , a deer
park at Neelon on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh road and an aviary at Patiala . “Those
who are keen to adopt a wild animal, we provide them specific information about
the upkeep of the animal in the zoo. It’s the duty of every human being to contribute
to the conservation of wild animals as human beings are only responsible for
disturbing
their natural habitat and placing them in captivity,” said Vishal Chauhan, District
forest officer of Ludhiana. The Punjab Youth Forum, an NGO in Ludhiana , has
adopted
almost ten birds and animals from Ludhiana zoo, and has also been working to
inspire
people to adopt wild animals. “We are trying to convince people to adopt wild
animals and birds and contribute towards feeding the animal. The annual expense
to adopt a lion is 1,800 dollars, where as a deer costs 250 dollars and a bear
costs 680 to 800 dollars. There are many people who donate money for organizing
community meal at religious places. So, we approach them to adopt wild animals.
Through the conservation of wild animals, we can maintain nature's balance, which
is important for both the environment and geography,” said Dr. Kripal Singh ,
convener of Punjab Youth Forum. Ranjit, a man who has adopted an animal, said
that it is a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with the nature. “By
adopting an animal, it helps us to remain connected with nature. If we don’t take
up this responsibility, I believe, we are vulnerable to doing anything for the
environment,” Ranjit said. After adoption, the person will have the right to check
the diet and living conditions of the animal and can seek an explanation about
anything pertaining to the adopted animal from the authorities. |
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