The Chhattisgarh Government has decided to establish ‘Animal Welfare Board’ as per the orders of the Supreme Court, officials stated. The board will work for the welfare of animals and issue guidelines on the matter to the State. A working committee will be constituted in this regard. The board will start functioning from the current financial year itself.
Agriculture and livestock Development Minister Brijmohan Agrawal will be the chairman of the working committee and Agriculture Production Commissioner will be the Vice Chairman of the panel. Chief Minister Raman Singh approved the panel and the Finance Ministry had sanctioned 10 posts. Director of Veterinary services, Registrar Chhattisgarh State Go-Seva Ayog, Registrar, Chhattisgarh State Veterinary Parishad and Registrar Chhattisgarh Animal Welfare Board, will be members of the Board.
The Veterinary Department officers said to prevent cruelty of animals and to make a deeper study the Board will provide guidelines to the authorities. The animals are tortured to provide entertainment to the masses, caged and transported in unhygienic conditions. The board will keep a close watch on these activities and establish sanctuaries.
The old and disabled animals and birds will be protected by the board. Animal welfare institutions will be established all over the State and the organisations working for animals will be given guidelines. The Non-Governmental Organisations will be given suggestions in the financial matters and their functioning will be monitored.