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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and SlaughterRequest to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 05.10.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a directive under file number AC-02003/2/2025-AWBI requesting an end to unlawful animal transport and butchery, while urging better care for animals. The board addressed this communication to the Director of the Animal Husbandry…
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AWBICircularPolicy and Government
Observance of World Animal Day on 4 Oct 2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular advising all concerned stakeholders to observe World Animal Day on . The statutory body established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, suggested that activities such as…
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AWBICircularRabies and Public Health
Observance of World Rabies Day – 28 Sep 2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular announcing that World Rabies Day will be observed on . This official communication serves to inform stakeholders about the upcoming observance date. The notice officially establishes the schedule for…
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 14.09.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. The notification also urged the humane treatment of animals, noting that large numbers of animals are illegally transported and slaughtered…
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 11.08.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular regarding the unlawful transport and slaughter of animals. Document file number AC-02003/2/2025-AWBI was addressed to animal husbandry directors, state animal welfare boards, and municipal commissioners across all states and union territories.…
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AWBICircularCruelty and Prosecution
Implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Application of Fines) Rules, 1978 read with Section 38(2)(k) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 dated – 31.07.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular regarding the implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Application of Fines) Rules, 1978, in connection with Section 38(2)(k) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It directs…
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AWBICircularAnimal Birth Control
Strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025, In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price, the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India dated 27.11.2025 and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requiring strict adherence to stray dog management regulations. The notice mandates compliance with Supreme Court of India orders from a 2025 case, the board's standard operating procedures, and the Animal Birth…
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Request to provide temporary shelter and safeguard stray animals during the monsoon season – dated 14.07.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued an official circular regarding the protection of street animals during the rainy season. The notice, bearing file number AC-02003/1/2026-AWBI, requested that temporary housing and safety measures be arranged to shield these animals from…
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated 02.07.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals. This notice applies to state governments, municipal corporations, and animal welfare organizations, directing them to ensure strict enforcement of the…
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 22.05.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the illegal transit and slaughter of animals and the promotion of humane treatment toward them. This notice applies to state governments, municipal bodies, and animal welfare organizations,…
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Request to ensure care and protection of animals from direct heat during extreme hot weather conditions – 04.05.2026
On , the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting that measures be taken to protect animals from direct sunlight and intense heat. The advisory applies to all citizens, animal owners, and caretakers, stressing the need…
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request for prevention of illegal transportation and slaughter of animals and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 08.04.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting authorities to prevent illegal transportation and slaughter of animals and promote humane treatment under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The circular, bearing file number AC-02003/2/2025-AWBI, was addressed…
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AWBICircularCampaigns and Civic Action
Invitation for AWBI National Awards for Animal Welfare and Protection – 2025. Last date to apply – 30.06.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India announced an invitation for its National Awards for Animal Welfare and Protection for the year 2025. Applications must be submitted by . The notice was issued on .
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AWBICircularAnimal Transport and Slaughter
Request to prevent illegal transportation and illegal slaughtering of animals dated 17.03.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting action to prevent illegal transportation and illegal slaughtering of animals. The circular urges authorities to halt unlawful transport and unauthorized killing of animals. The notice provides no further details beyond…
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Kambala Race events during the year 2026 in the State of Karnataka dated 17.03.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular regarding Kambala race events in the State of Karnataka. The official notice concerns events scheduled to take place during that year. The publication provides no further details about the specific directives…
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AWBICircularCruelty and Prosecution
Constitution/Reconstitution of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the district level in all the States and UTs dated 12.02.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular with document number AC-02007/4/2025-AWBI, directed to the Chief Secretaries of states and union territories. The circular orders the creation or re-creation of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals at…
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Message to Celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight 2026 And Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on The Occasion of Vasant Panchami – dated 11.01.2026
On , the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular announcing a message to mark Animal Welfare Fortnight 2026 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas, timed with Vasant Panchami. The notice serves as the official communication for these…
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AWBICircularBirds
Request to issue the necessary amendment in the notification issued under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, for the prohibition of all harmful sharp threads or Manjha used for kite flying activities – dated 11.01.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an amendment to a notification made under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. The proposed regulatory change seeks to extend the prohibition to all dangerous sharp kite strings, known as Manjha.…
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Jallikattu events for the year 2026 in the State of Tamil Nadu – dated 11.01.2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular on concerning Jallikattu events planned for the year 2026 in Tamil Nadu. The circular is titled “Jallikattu events for the year 2026 in the State of Tamil Nadu.”
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AWBICircularLaws and Rules
Disclaimer for Payment of Application Fess to AWBI
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a disclaimer concerning the payment of application fees to the Board. The notification states that application fees submitted for various processes of the Animal Welfare Board of India, including recognition, renewal of recognition,…
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