Animal Welfare Board of India: A statutory body
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Animal Welfare Board of India?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It is under ministry of Food and Agriculture.- Published on 14 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1960 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
- Well known Bharat Natyam dancer Rukmini Devi Arundale was instrumental in setting up the board and was its first chairperson.
- Previously it was under ministry of Food and Agriculture but later shifted to Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Through various reports, affidavits and photographs, the AWBI has argued that Jallikattu bulls are physically and mentally tortured for the pleasure and enjoyment of human beings.
