Gujarat Assembly speaker urges people to help birds quench thirst
What's the story
As summer knocks on the doors, Gujarat Assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi has urged people in Vadodara to place water bowls outside their homes to help birds and animals quench their thirst. Every year, hundreds of thirsty birds and stray animals die of dehydration. Like human beings, the animals also need water every day to survive, Trivedi said in Vadodara on Tuesday. Here's more.
Urbanization
Rapid urbanization has reduced the number of water bodies
Trivedi said that the rapid urbanization has reduced the number of water bodies in Vadodara, considered as the cultural and educational hub of Gujarat. "This summer, a small and simple effort on the part of people can save hundreds of birds," the BJP MLA urged. He was speaking at an event where clay water bowls were distributed to bird lovers and other citizens.
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Help in quenching the thirst of animals and birds
"All you need to do is just place a water bowl or pot containing clean drinking water on the balcony, roof, verandah, window, garden, park or roadside and help in quenching the thirst of animals and birds," Trivedi said.
Importance
Trivedi also urged NGOs to come forward and help
"Summer temperatures often cross 40 degree Celsius and can be fatal for birds and animals. So, to save their lives it's necessary to generate awareness among the public about the importance of placing water pots or bowls at home, in offices, and at other places," he said. Trivedi also urged NGOs and environmentalists to come forward and help in this endeavor.