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Animal Welfare Board of India
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory advisory body established in 1962 under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, in the Government of India. The AWBI is responsible for promoting animal welfare, preventing cruelty towards animals, and ensuring laws related to animal welfare are properly enforced in the country. The Board oversees various activities, including animal rescue operations, providing financial assistance to animal welfare organizations, licensing pet shops, and conducting awareness campaigns about animal rights and welfare.
