"Vultures are an ecologically vital group of birds that face various threats. Populations of many species are under pressure and some species are facing extinction," Dr Satish Pande, noted ornithologist and director of Ela Foundation said.
According to the state Forest Department, the foundation was asked to start and operate the centre especially due to its ornithological expertise, experience with the conservation of critically endangered vulture species in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, and publications of scientific papers on the crucial subject.
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