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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Over 4K mobile veterinary unit running in India, no expansion planned: Govt
The government on Wednesday said as many as 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) have been made operational in 29 states and union territories since their launch in 2021-22. "Presently, there is no plan at present to expand the MVU programme beyond the existing states and union territories," Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The mobile veterinary units are operational in 29 states and union territories. "So far, 91.56 lakh farmers have benefited and 1.90 crore animals have been treated with the help of MVUs," he said. The scheme, which was launched during 2021-22, became fully functional by FY 2023-24 and hence no mid-term review could be done for MVUs, he added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Animal cruelty penalty as low as ₹10 for first offence: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The penalty for acts of cruelty to animals, including killing or maiming, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently as low as ₹ 10-50 for the first offence, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said as per Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, any person who treats an animal cruelly shall, for the first offence, be punishable with a fine not less than ₹ 10 but which may extend to ₹ 50. For the second or subsequent offence committed within three years of the previous offence, the person is punishable with a fine of not less than ₹ 20 but which may extend to ₹ 100, or with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three months, or with both, he said. The minister said the subject of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals falls under the Concurrent List (List III) of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, also contains enabling provisions for penalising acts of cruelty to animals, he said. While enforcement primarily rests with the respective state governments, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) actively pursues complaints received from across the country by forwarding them to the state governments, district collectors, magistrates, and superintendents of police. Over the last five years, AWBI has addressed 4,589 complaints, forwarding them to the appropriate authorities for necessary legal action, he added. Complaints of animal cruelty are primarily dealt with by local authorities, as enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is under the jurisdiction of state governments and Union Territory Administrations. "AWBI does not maintain any data on penalties imposed or nature of punishments awarded," he said. Of the 4,589 complaints forwarded to state governments, action taken reports have been received for 306 cases, he said. The government and AWBI continues to promote animal welfare through education, training, awareness programmes, and financial assistance. Training initiatives have been launched for police personnel, gaushala workers, and honorary animal welfare officers. Awareness campaigns, advisory issuance, and collaborative efforts with state governments and NGOs are ongoing. AWBI has published handbooks on animal laws, supports colony animal caretaker authorisations, and provides financial aid to recognised shelters and gaushalas under various schemes -- for rescue operations, shelter management, ambulances, birth control programmes, and disaster relief. In the past five years, AWBI has received 269 complaints from Karnataka, of which 217 relate to animal deaths.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Animal cruelty penalty as low as ₹10 for first offence: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The penalty for acts of cruelty to animals, including killing or maiming, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently as low as ₹ 10-50 for the first offence, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said as per Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, any person who treats an animal cruelly shall, for the first offence, be punishable with a fine not less than ₹ 10 but which may extend to ₹ 50. For the second or subsequent offence committed within three years of the previous offence, the person is punishable with a fine of not less than ₹ 20 but which may extend to ₹ 100, or with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three months, or with both, he said. The minister said the subject of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals falls under the Concurrent List (List III) of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, also contains enabling provisions for penalising acts of cruelty to animals, he said. While enforcement primarily rests with the respective state governments, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) actively pursues complaints received from across the country by forwarding them to the state governments, district collectors, magistrates, and superintendents of police. Over the last five years, AWBI has addressed 4,589 complaints, forwarding them to the appropriate authorities for necessary legal action, he added. Complaints of animal cruelty are primarily dealt with by local authorities, as enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is under the jurisdiction of state governments and Union Territory Administrations. "AWBI does not maintain any data on penalties imposed or nature of punishments awarded," he said. Of the 4,589 complaints forwarded to state governments, action taken reports have been received for 306 cases, he said. The government and AWBI continues to promote animal welfare through education, training, awareness programmes, and financial assistance. Training initiatives have been launched for police personnel, gaushala workers, and honorary animal welfare officers. Awareness campaigns, advisory issuance, and collaborative efforts with state governments and NGOs are ongoing. AWBI has published handbooks on animal laws, supports colony animal caretaker authorisations, and provides financial aid to recognised shelters and gaushalas under various schemes -- for rescue operations, shelter management, ambulances, birth control programmes, and disaster relief. In the past five years, AWBI has received 269 complaints from Karnataka, of which 217 relate to animal deaths. AWBI has also received complaints concerning the deaths of tigers and 20 monkeys in Karnataka, which were forwarded to the state forest department for appropriate action under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. As per available information, the accused have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Animal cruelty penalty as low as Rs 10 for first offence: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The penalty for acts of cruelty to animals, including killing or maiming, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is currently as low as Rs 10-50 for the first offence, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said as per Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, any person who treats an animal cruelly shall, for the first offence, be punishable with a fine not less than Rs 10 but which may extend to Rs 50. For the second or subsequent offence committed within three years of the previous offence, the person is punishable with a fine of not less than Rs 20 but which may extend to Rs 100, or with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three months, or with both, he said. The minister said the subject of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals falls under the Concurrent List (List III) of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, also contains enabling provisions for penalising acts of cruelty to animals, he said. While enforcement primarily rests with the respective state governments, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) actively pursues complaints received from across the country by forwarding them to the state governments, district collectors, magistrates, and superintendents of police. Over the last five years, AWBI has addressed 4,589 complaints, forwarding them to the appropriate authorities for necessary legal action, he added. Complaints of animal cruelty are primarily dealt with by local authorities, as enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 is under the jurisdiction of state governments and Union Territory Administrations. 'AWBI does not maintain any data on penalties imposed or nature of punishments awarded," he said. Of the 4,589 complaints forwarded to state governments, action taken reports have been received for 306 cases, he said. The government and AWBI continues to promote animal welfare through education, training, awareness programmes, and financial assistance. Training initiatives have been launched for police personnel, gaushala workers, and honorary animal welfare officers. Awareness campaigns, advisory issuance, and collaborative efforts with state governments and NGOs are ongoing. AWBI has published handbooks on animal laws, supports colony animal caretaker authorisations, and provides financial aid to recognised shelters and gaushalas under various schemes — for rescue operations, shelter management, ambulances, birth control programmes, and disaster relief. In the past five years, AWBI has received 269 complaints from Karnataka, of which 217 relate to animal deaths. AWBI has also received complaints concerning the deaths of tigers and 20 monkeys in Karnataka, which were forwarded to the state forest department for appropriate action under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. As per available information, the accused have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. PTI LUX TRB view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 18:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
To map properties, Centre's nod sought to fly drones in 353 red zone villages
Bengaluru: In a major push to accelerate property surveys under the Centre's Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme, the state govt has sought clearance from the Union ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) to fly drones over 353 red zone villages. These villages lie near sensitive areas such as airports, military bases, and high-security zones, where drone use requires prior approval from the Centre. The move is part of the state's plan to complete drone-based surveys across all 30,715 villages by March 2026, aiming to provide legal ownership records and resolve rural land disputes. Union panchayat raj minister SP Singh Baghel recently told the Rajya Sabha that Karnataka and the Survey of India have formally requested permission from the MoCA to conduct drone flights over these restricted zones. Once approved, surveys in the remaining villages will begin immediately. MoCA is expected to grant permission but with operational riders, officials said. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru SVAMITVA scheme is a flagship initiative that uses drone technology to demarcate residential areas in rural villages, generating property ownership cards and ensuring clarity to land rights. As of the end of July, surveys had already been completed in 23,338 villages, data from the state's survey settlement and land records (SSLR) department shows. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The remaining work is being taken up in partnership with Survey of India. J Manjunath, SSLR commissioner, told TOI: "The govt is conducting surveys for properties located in gramthanas (village boundaries) and residential properties near gramthanas for the first time. After the drone survey, field surveyors will conduct spot surveys with the cooperation of villagers and prepare a village map containing all information from properties to drainage." Manjunath said people can make corrections before final property cards are issued. "After completing surveys and verifying property documents available with owners and gram panchayats, we will generate draft property cards and issue them to owners. If disputes remain, necessary corrections will be done based on supporting documents and later final property card will be issued to owners," he said. Data from the revenue department shows draft property cards have already been prepared for 10.2 lakh properties in 4,125 villages. Work on the remaining villages is set to begin once MoCA gives the green light. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
