Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=15950 Monday, February 27, 2006 Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Lok Sabha Monitoring of the implementation of the existing laws on prevention of cruelty to animals is done by Central Government through Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) as well as by State Governments. The existing laws cover various aspects relating to prevention of cruelty to animals comprehensively. The Government receives requests from time to time regarding different aspects of laws relating to prevention of cruelty to animals. On the basis of feedback received from various quarters, necessary action is taken. A consultative group was constituted by the Ministry which comprised of representatives from both Government and Non-Government sectors, representing the interests of pharmaceutical sector as well as of the animal welfare sector. The groupfs report has been finalized unanimously which is to form the basis for streamlining the existing Rules and Regulations regarding using animals in scientific experiments. Notification containing the Draft of Breeding of and Experiment on Animals (Control & Supervision) Amendment Rules, 2005 have already been published in the Gazette of India inviting suggestions or objections from the persons likely to be affected thereby. This information was given by Minister of State for Environment & Forests, Shri Namo Narain Meena in his written reply to a question of Shri Adhir Chowdhury in the Lok Sabha today. HRK/SK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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