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Source: The post is based on the article “Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government” published in PIB on 18th April 2023
What is the News?
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
What are Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023?
The rules have been notified under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and after superseding the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001.
The rules have addressed the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the 2009 case between the Animal Welfare Board of India(AWBI) and the People for Elimination of Stray Troubles.
Key Provisions of the rules:
Animal Birth Control(ABC) programmes for the sterilization and immunization of stray dogs are to be carried out by the respective local bodies/municipalities/Municipal Corporations and Panchayats.
The cruelty involved in carrying out the ABC programme needs to be addressed.
The Municipal Corporations need to implement the ABC and Anti Rabies Program jointly.
One of the requirements under the Rule is that the Animal Birth Control Programme needs to be carried out by an AWBI-recognized organization specifically recognised for the Animal Birth Control programme.
About Dog Biting cases in India
According to data submitted in Parliament, India recorded a whopping 160 million cases of street/stray dog bites between 2019 and 2022.
This has also led to an increase in revenge crime and atrocities against dogs, feeders of dogs and caregivers as well as conflicts among urban residents.
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