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CHENNAI: The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) has asked for stricter penalties in proposed amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The central government has started stakeholder consultations to amend the PCA Act 1960, which although a post-constitutional law, is an insufficient development of the colonial law (the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1890 Act) it replaced. For example, the punishment of Rs 50 for an offence of cruelty, dates back to the 1890 Act. In addition, the 1960 Act reduces the punishment of cruelty, pegging it across a range of Rs 10 to Rs 50 for a first-time offender and Rs 25 to Rs 100 for a repeat offender. So, FIAPO has called for stricter punishments, plugging lacunae in existing laws, graded response to reflect severity of the crime and making all crimes/offences under the PCA Act cognizable.
Waiting for Next Outbreak? Fish Farms Across India Found Highly Contaminated and Full of Waste
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The rising scare of bird flu has acted as a boon for fish farmers in several states in India with wary consumers turning to seafood and meat alternatives to replace chicken and eggs from their diet. But is the fish you are eating safe?
An investigative study conducted across 241 fish farms across 10 Indians states has found evidence of high degrees of lead and cadmium in fish farms and other evidence of severe violations in public health and food safety standards as well as environmental animal welfare.
Study finds metal pollution in aquaculture farms
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Threat of anti-microbial resistance looms large with the profligate use of antibiotics and insecticides for cultivation.
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Threat of anti-microbial resistance looms large with the profligate use of antibiotics and insecticides for cultivation. A study of aquaculture farms across 10 States, which account for the bulk of India’s production, has found “hazardous” levels of metals such as lead and cadmium in all of them. Profligate use of antibiotics and insecticides for cultivation and the threat of anti-microbial resistance have contributed making aquaculture a “ticking time bomb,” according to the authors of the study commissioned by the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) and All Creatures Great and Small (ACGS).
Animal Welfare Board cancels registration of 5 circuses in India
Animal Welfare Board cancels registration of 5 circuses in India
The Animal Welfare Board has cancelled the registration of five circuses in India over alleged violation of animal rights. The decision has come in the wake of a Delhi High Court order in this connection.
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The Animal Welfare Board of India has cancelled the registration of five circuses in India. (Photo for representation only)
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has cancelled the registration of five circuses, namely Great Golden Circus of Ahmedabad, Asiad Circus of Kanpur, Apollo Circus of Maujpur (Delhi), Rayman Circus of Kanpur and Nataraj Circus of Kolkata over complaints of violation of animal rights. The decision follows a direction from the Delhi High Court in this connection.
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With an aim to boost immunity and promote sustainable diets, the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) launched the “Eat The Plant, Not The Planet” campaign and teamed-up with actor Mallika Sherawat and Baba Sehgal to raise awareness about a plant-based diet. Baba Sehgal has created a thematic music video for the campaign that was recently released on social media by FIAPO. The hip-hop appeal of the song along with a catchy chorus has made an amusing uproar in the nutrition circles, reminding people of their food choices and the benefits of going plant-based.