Development of Pakshi Vihar A Pakshi Vihar has been developed in area towards the outer boundary of Indira Sagar Power Station (ISPS) Township with a view to attract large number of native and migratory birds, to help in their sustenance especially during scorching hot summer season. Various fruit bearing trees for example Gular, Jamun, Achar, Badam, and Kadamb etc. were planted at this site to attract birds. A small pond was constructed to attract birds as well as large number of “Pakshi Pyau” (hanging mud pots) were placed at various places and hanged over branches of trees for their drinking water. Provisions for scattering various kinds of grains every morning at Pakshi Vihar site have also been made. To encourage bird nesting at “Pakshi Vihar Site” attractive manmade dwellings have also been prepared with help of waterproof plywood. These nests were placed over many trees at Pakshi Vihar. It is encouraging that the site is attracting birds and most to the manmade nests are now occupied by various kinds of birds. Reclamation of Dumping Site The muck dumping sites in front of Gate No. – 1 of Indira Sagar Power Station colony has been leveled, treated, pits of appropriate size ...