Following the Uttarayan festival, the Forest Department in collaboration with several NGOs on January 17 in Vadodara rescued 856 birds that were injured by ‘Manja’ of the kite strings. About 45 Care Centres have been set up for their treatment. While speaking to ANI, Forest Officer Kinjal Joshi said, "More than 45 Care Centres have been set up for the treatment. 46 birds have died.”