While several campaigns are initiated by the Central government to save the national bird peacock, a small village in Gorakhpur has kicked off a mission to conserve peacocks. With the help of the Forest Department, the locals of Gorakhpur's Koni village have initiated the mission. Villagers have received a certificate from the Forest Department as well. The villagers have been declared as the 'guardian' of the peacocks. More than 100 peacocks can be witnessed roaming fearlessly around the village and fields. The village has set an example for others.