Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

GS Paper III Environment & Ecology

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) hosted the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The event recognized individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to animal welfare and protection.

About Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

Establishment: AWBI is a statutory body under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Purpose: It was established in 1962 to promote animal welfare and prevent cruelty to animals in India.
Serves as an advisory body to the Central and State Governments on animal welfare laws and enforcement.
Headquarters: Ballabhgarh, Haryana.
Administered by: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India.
Founded by: Rukmini Devi Arundale, a notable animal rights activist.

Expanded its role to include awareness programs, policy advisory, and financial aid for animal welfare organizations.
Composed of 28 members, including 6 Members of Parliament (2 from Rajya Sabha, 4 from Lok Sabha).
Members serve a three-year term.
Provides grants to animal welfare organizations and supports State Animal Welfare Boards and District Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Ensures compliance with animal welfare laws and advises the government on related issues.

Objective: Recognizes outstanding efforts in animal welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals.
Encourages kindness, compassion, and responsible animal care in society.

Given in three categories:
- Individual
- Animal Welfare Organization
- Schools/Institutions/Teachers/Children (Under 18 years)

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