Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence

Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA

Establishment of Animal Welfare Board of India

• For the promotion of animal welfare generally, and for the purpose of protecting animals from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering, in particular, there shall be established by the Central Government, as soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, a Board to be called the * * (Animal Welfare Board of India).
  • Subs. Act 26 of 1982; S.3, for the words "Animal Welfare Board".
  • Sub-ibid, S.4 for the words "Animal Welfare Board".
• The Board shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and may by its name sue and be sued.
• Established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960), the Animal Welfare Board of India was started under the stewardship of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, well known humanitarian. From ensuring that animal welfare laws in the country are diligently followed, to provide grants to Animal Welfare Organizations and advising the Government of India on animal welfare issues, the Board has been the face of the animal welfare movement in the country for the last 47 years.

• The Board consists of 28 Members. The term of office of Members is for a period of 3 years.