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AWBI

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare Laws and promotes animal welfare in the country. 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 three years. Its key functions include advising the government on animal welfare issues, making rules on animal cruelty, approving animal experimentation, and offering financial assistance to animal welfare organizations.