Rajasthan HC orders more facilities for Kurjas

Rajasthan HC has disposed of a PIL regarding demoiselle cranes (called kurja in Rajasthani). A division bench headed by Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog issued directives to the state government for necessary arrangements for the migratory birds in Khichan village in Phalodi tehsil. Earlier, the high court had also asked the government to shift high tension lines passing over feeding place for these birds. Following the court’s instructions, a committee had gone for inspection of the site and submitted its report with some suggestions.

The state government, through chief secretary, had assured the court of implementing most of the suggestions. Now, five high tension towers would be shifted one kilometer away. Besides, 3000 square meter land would be allotted for bird’s feeding place. Three water bodies would be constructed for drinking water while 400-bigha land would also be identified across the road.