The government advisory body had claimed that hugging cows will ‘bring emotional richness’ and will ‘increase our individual and collective happiness’.
The board, established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, provides grants to animal welfare organisations and advises the Centre on animal welfare issues, details below.
Following instructions from the government, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) announced on Friday that it has withdrawn the call to observe February 14 as
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it has withdrawn the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government amid widespread criticism on social media.