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POLITY AND GOVERNACE

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT (PCA), 1960
Article 48-captive and domestic animals.-Chapter IV- regulation of experimentation.Chapter V- mandatory registration of performing animals
regulates animal markets, dog breeders, aquarium and pet fish shop owner- per PCA Act, it is an offence against-who incites any animal to fight
with a view to provide entertainment- restrictions on exhibition and training of performing animals
also established Animal Welfare Board of India as a statutory body-extends to whole of India except J&K
ARTICLE 48 OF THE DPSP-“organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines- take steps for preserving and improving the
breeds, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA-Established in 1962 as a statutory body- under the jurisdiction of MoEFCC- consists of 28 Members, who
serve for a period of 3 years-Headquarters: Chennai
Functions: advice to the union government- to the promotion of animal welfare and animal welfare laws-Recognition of animal welfare
organizations-providing financial assistance to them- Prescribes changes to animal welfare laws-Working to raise awareness.

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