Animal Welfare Board of India
भारतीय पशु कल्याण बोर्ड
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Last updated Aug 13, 2025
📘 Bill Name
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
🔢 Chapter Number
2
🌐 Title (EN)
Animal Welfare Board of India
🌍 Title (HI)
भारतीय पशु कल्याण बोर्ड
📄 Sections
8
📝 Overview (EN)
Establishes the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), laying down its constitution, terms, functions...
🌐 Overview (HI)
भारतीय पशु कल्याण बोर्ड (AWBI) की स्थापना, गठन, कार्यकाल, कर्तव्यों, शक्तियों, बैठक व्यवस्था, कार्मि...
🎯 Meta Title
Chapter II – Animal Welfare Board of India | PCA Act, 1960
🧠 Meta Description
Chapter II of the PCA Act, 1960 establishing the Animal Welfare Board of India and defining its role...
🏷️ Meta Keywords
PCA 1960, AWBI, board functions, animal welfare board
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📜 What is Animal Welfare Board of India?
Establishes the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), laying down its constitution, terms, functions, powers, meetings, staff and finances.
भारतीय पशु कल्याण बोर्ड (AWBI) की स्थापना, गठन, कार्यकाल, कर्तव्यों, शक्तियों, बैठक व्यवस्था, कार्मिक तथा वित्त संबंधी उपबंध निर्धारित करता है।
📄 Sections in Animal Welfare Board of India
| # | Section Title |
|---|---|
| 4 | Establishment of Animal Welfare Board of India |
| 5 | Constitution of the Board |
| 5A | Reconstitution of the Board |
| 6 | Term of Office and Conditions of Service of Members |
| 7 | Secretary and Other Employees of the Board |
| 8 | Funds of the Board |
| 9 | Functions of the Board |
| 10 | Power of Board to Make Regulations |
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