Central Government notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
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On April 18, thecentral government notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 and the rules aim to address the Supreme Court guidelines in a writ petition by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and People for Elimination of Stray Troubles.
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The Supreme Court has specifically mentioned that transfer of dogs cannot be allowed.
Under the new rules, local bodies including municipalities, municipal corporations and panchayats are responsible for carrying out the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme.
The ABC program aims to sterilise and vaccinate stray dogs, reduce their population, and address animal welfare issues.
The rules provide guidelines on how to handle conflicts between humans and stray dogs without relocating the dogs.
ABC programs should be conducted by AWBI accredited organisations specifically recognized for this purpose.
The list of such organisations will be available on the website of AWBI and will be updated regularly.
About Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
It is a statutory advisory body that provides guidance to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
AWBI is headquartered in Ballabgarh, Haryana, and was earlier located in Chennai.
As an advisory body, AWBI plays an important role in shaping policies related to animal welfare in India.
AWBI was established under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 with the objective of preventing cruelty to animals and promoting their welfare.
The Board consists of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a number of other members who are appointed by the Government of India.
Some of the major functions of the AWBI include conducting research on animal welfare, creating awareness about animal rights, and monitoring the use of animals in animal-related activities such as transportation, slaughter, and entertainment.
Founder -Rukmini Devi Arundale
Established - 1962
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