(a) whether migration of birds from Siberia and other parts of the world to Delhi Zoo during the onset of the winter season every year is decreasing for the last few years;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the current statistical figure with the Government about these migratory birds; and
(d) the steps the Government is taking so that number of these birds increase every year?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) No significant decline in the number of migratory birds visiting Delhi Zoo has been observed in the last few years.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) No such census is carried out to ascertain the exact number of birds visiting Delhi Zoo.
(d) Necessary arrangements have been made in Delhi Zoo to provide flowing water in the ponds, enough food and safety to attract large number of migratory birds during winter.