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Pradeep Kumar

18/02/21 09:45 AM IST

AWBI (The Animal Welfare Board of India) Awards

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The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), the apex body in the country for the welfare and protection of animals,conferred 14 Prani Mitra awards and JeevDaya awards 2021 to the individuals, organizations and corporates for their outstanding performance in the field of animal welfare.

Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

  • It is a statutory body
  • It is an advisory body advising the Government of India on animal welfare laws, and promotes animal welfare in the country of India.
  • The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1962 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
  • The Board consists of 28 Members, who serve for a period of 3 years.

Functions

  • The Board grants recognition to the newly started Animal Welfare Organisations (AWOs).
  • To keep the law in force in India for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals under constant study and to advise the government on the amendments to be undertaken in any such law from time to time. 
Source: PIB

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