No More 50 campaign on animal rights launched

Q.  What is the No More 50 campaign about?
- Published on 13 May 16

a. Pressing for stronger animal rights laws
b. Ensuring punishment for culprits who currently pay only Rs. 50 for the unlawful action of killing animals
c. Both of the above
d. Neither of the above

ANSWER: Both of the above
 
Several Parliamentarians and celebrities on May 12 launched the `No More 50' campaign in order to press for stronger animal rights law so that the culprits do not get away by merely paying Rs 50 for their unlawful action under the prevailing Act.
  • The campaign includes a series of videos from Indian celebrities, including Usha Uthup, Sudesh Bhosle, Anup Jalota, Tara Sharma, Arman Mallik and others.
  • They are urging the Ministry of Environment to increase punishment for animal cruelty in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
  • #NoMore50 is a campaign from Humane Society International/India and People for Animals.
  • Film stars Nagarjuna and his wife Amala also joined the movement along with others.

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