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World Animal Day

Posted on October 5, 2021 by admin1  18

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  • The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) celebrated World Animal Day 2021 on 4th October

About World Animal Day 2021

  • Aim:
    • To raise awareness about the importance of animals in the ecosystem and improve their welfare standards. 
    • To address the plight of animals, both wild and domestic, and initiate better efforts towards their protection and conservation.
  • History:
    • The particular date (4 October) was chosen in honour of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. 
    • The very first World Animal Day was commemorated on March 24, 1925, by Heinrich Zimmermann, at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany.
    • Since 2003, it is the UK-based Animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation that supervises the international celebration.
  • Theme:
    • “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Plant”

Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

  • It is a statutory body and advisory body for the Government of India, advising on animal welfare laws, and promotes animal welfare in the country of India.
  • It 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.
  • It works to ensure that animal welfare laws in the country are followed and provides grants to Animal Welfare Organisations.
  • HQ in Ballabgarh in Faridabad District of Haryana.

Source: PIB

 
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