20.03.2023 को विश्व गौरैया दिवस मनाने का अनुरोध

The Animal Welfare Board of India issued an advisory requesting the celebration of World Sparrow Day to protect the house sparrow and raise awareness about its declining population across India. This communication applies to citizens, state governments, municipal bodies, and animal welfare organisations. The board asks authorities to spread awareness through media, posters, radio, television, and social media. The Nature Forever Society of India and the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France started this initiative to promote biodiversity and care for house sparrows. While the first World Sparrow Day was observed in 2010, the birds are now on the verge of extinction. Ornithologists report that threats include noise pollution, global warming, vanishing ecological resources, and pesticide usage. Modern buildings often lack nesting sites, and birds struggle with food shortages. These birds typically live in green patches and backyards but require cool shade and water during harsh summers. In South India, some consider it a good omen if a sparrow builds a nest under rafters or in a wall niche inside a house. Awareness efforts previously led to the house sparrow becoming the state bird of Delhi in 2012. In practice, citizens can set up water bowls and nesting boxes in balconies and gardens. Community groups can run awareness campaigns in schools and neighbourhoods to support species of lower conservation. Feeders and animal welfare organisations can cite these conservation requests when approaching local bodies for urban wildlife protection measures. The document, dated 20 Mar 2023, requests that the “message for protection and conservation of Sparrow extending love and compassion” be spread to all people. It does not mention a case number, exact penalty, or deadline. Readers can view the original text on the source page.