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Advisories / Circulars

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1 Request to prevent illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals dated 12.08.2025 12-08-2025 Download
2 Adoption of Revised ABC Module as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dated 11.08.2025 11-08-2025 Download
3 Advisory for Establishment of 24x7 Helpline and Provision of Emergency Veterinary Services for Injured and Sick Animals dated 04.08.2025 04-08-2025 Download
4 Mandatory Certificate of Project Recognition under Rule 3 of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 - dated 04.08.2025 04-08-2025 Download
5 Request for Strict Compliance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 (as amended in 2010), and Mandatory Stunning of Animals Prior to Slaughter - dated 04.08.2025 04-08-2025 Download
6 Advisory to Prevent and Prohibit the Illegal Conduct of Greyhound Races in Various Parts of the Country - dated 04.08.2025 04-08-2025 Download
7 Request for Issuance of Directions to All Medical Institutions for Separate Recording of Dog Bites by Pet Dogs and Street Dogs - dated 04.08.2025 04-08-2025 Download
8 Implementation of ABC rules 2023 - Guideline for Local Bodies, RWAs and AOAs dated 17.07.2025 17-07-2025 Download
9 Constitution of committees as per Rule 9(3) of ABC Rules 2023 dated 17.07.2025 17-07-2025 Download
10 Joint Advisories from the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj dated 16.07.2025 16-07-2025 Download
11 Advisory to prevent illegal Slaughtering and tranportation dated 03.06.2025 03-06-2025 Download
12 Observance of “Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month” dated 10.02.2025 10-02-2025 Download
13 Celebration of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2025 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on the occasion of Vasant Panchami dated 14.01.2025 14-01-2025 Download
14 Advisories to be Followed for Control of Dog Population and Reducing the Dog Bite Cases dated 11.11.2024 11-11-2024 Download
15 Urgent request to ensure Compliance of Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (amended in 2OO1 and 2OO9) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 196O (PCA Act) in regard to Illegal Cattle Transportation at the India-Nepal Border - dated 29.10.2024 29-10-2024 Download
16 Message to celebrate a compassionate and eco-friendly Deepavali dated 29.10.2024 29-10-2024 Download
17 Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi being celebrated in the Country on 02.10.2024 02-10-2024 Download
18 Implementation of Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 dated 01.10.2024 01-10-2024 Download
19 Message on World Rabies Day 2024 dated 06.09.2024 06-09-2024 Download
20 Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan/Daslaskhan Parva being celebrated in the country - dated 31.08.2024 31-08-2024 Download
21 Request for Providing Temporary Shelter and Safeguarding Stray Animals During the Monsoon Season dated 10.07.2024 10-07-2024 Download
22 Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected by Severe Floods in Assam dated 09.07.2024 09-07-2024 Download
23 Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of cows/calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of Bakrid dated 05.06.2024 05-06-2024 Download
24 Request to issue necessary amendment in the notification issued under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, for the prohibition of all harmful sharp threads or Manjha used for kite flying activities dated 25.04.2024 25-04-2024 Download
25 Public Notice regarding ban on dangerous dog breeds dated 19.03.2024 19-03-2024 Download
26 Public Notice regarding the cancellation of nomination as HAWO/HDAWO/HSAWO/HLAWO dated 26.02.2024 26-02-2024 Download
27 Assistance of State/UT Fire services Department for Animal Rescue in Precarious Situations - Request for Cooperation dated 05.02.2024 05-02-2024 Download
28 Celebration of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2024 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on the occasion of Vasant Panchami dated 02.01.2024 02-01-2024 Download
29 Implementation of Dog Breeding & Marketing Rules, 2017 and Pet Shop Rules, 2018 dated 28.12.2023 28-12-2023 Download
30 Provide bedding and cots to stray animals during the winter dated 26.12.2023 26-12-2023 Download
31 Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected in Cyclone dated 04.12.2023 04-12-2023 Download
32 Advisory on International Meatless Day dated 24.11.2023 24-11-2023 Download
33 Advisory on the use of products made from Panchagavya on Diwali, dated 06.11.2023 06-11-2023 Download
34 Message on World Rabies Day 2023 dated 12.09.2023 12-09-2023 Download
35 Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of cows/calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of Bakrid dated 21.06.2023 21-06-2023 Download
36 Rescue and rehabilitation of animals affected by Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat dated 14.06.2023 14-06-2023 Download
37 Request to avoid exposure of direct heat to draught and pack animal and to take care of animals during extreme hot weather during transportation on foot dated 01.06.2023 01-06-2023 Download
38 Implementation of the provisions of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 dated 31.03.2023 31-03-2023 Download
39 Request for the Establishment of the DSPCAs dated 27.03.2023 27-03-2023 Download
40 Implement the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 for effective operation of the animal birth control programme dated 27.03.2023 27-03-2023 Download
41 Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanthi being celebrated on 04.04.2023 dated 20.03.2023 20-03-2023 Download
42 Request to celebrate World Sparrow Day on 20.03.2023 20-03-2023 Download
43 Request for placing of water bowls for the birds and animals dated 27.02.2023 27-02-2023 Download
44 Withdrawal of the APPEAL issued for celebration of Cow Hug Day dated 10.02.2023 10-02-2023 Download
45 Mass killing of dogs and stray dogs menace dated 10.10.2022 10-10-2022 Download
46 World Rabies Day dated 05.09.2022 05-09-2022 Download
47 Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan Daslaskhan Parva being celebrated in the country dated 17.08.2022 17-08-2022 Download
48 General Awareness in regard to the Lumpy (Skin) Disease in Cattle/Bovine dated 05.08.2022 05-08-2022 Download
49 Request to make an adequate number of animal crematoriums and incinerators in each district of every state and UTs to dispose of the cadavers in an environmentally acceptable manner, dated 02.08.2022 02-08-2022 Download
50 Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of Cows/calves and other animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of animals, Rules on the occation of Bakrid dated 07.06.2022 07-06-2022 Download
51 Revised rate for Animal Birth Control Programme for Dogs as per the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2001 AWBI ABC Module dated 05.04.2022 05-04-2022 Download
52 Endorsement by AWBI for IGNOU's PG Diploma in Animal Welfare (Open and Distance Learning) dated 11.03.2022 11-03-2022 Download
53 Request to ensure proper implementation of AWBI Advisories/Circulars issued to prevent unnecessary pain and sufferings to animals amid COVID-19 pandemic dated 21.01.2022 21-01-2022 Download
54 Celebration of Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas and Animal Welfare Fortnight 2022 (dated 11.01.2022) 11-01-2022 Download
55 Advisory for the Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals dated 27.12.2021 27-12-2021 Download
56 Advisory for implementation of Animal Birth Control Programme dated 17.12.2021 17-12-2021 Download
57 Advisory to use artistic and technological means instead of live animals in films, advertisements, TV-shows and on digital content dated 22.11.2021 22-11-2021 Download
58 Circular for Film/Television/Advertisement Producers dated 28.09.2021 28-09-2021 Download
59 Message on World Rabies Day dated 16.09.2021 16-09-2021 Download
60 Message of Hon'ble Minister on Hindi Fortnight dated 14.09.2021 14-09-2021 Download
61 letter to Dir, AHD regarding SPCA dated 23.08.2021 23-08-2021 Download
62 Advisory to ensure ban on keeping the aerial birds in cages dated 22.07.2021 22-07-2021 Download
63 Effective implementation of the provisions of the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 for sterlisation and immunization of the stray dogs dated 01.07.2021 01-07-2021 Download
64 Request to initiale actions for making effective utilization of veterinary hospitals and to provide 24 hour veterinary service dated 28.06.2021 28-06-2021 Download
65 Request to initiate action on animal welfare issues dated 28.06.2021 28-06-2021 Download
66 Request to initiate necessary action on the following points regarding animal welfare issues dated 28.06.2021 28-06-2021 Download
67 Request to activate the functioning of State Animal Welfare Board dated 28.06.2021 28-06-2021 Download
68 Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of Cows/Calves, Camels and other animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of Animals Rules on the occasion of Bakra Id dated 25.06.2021 25-06-2021 Download
69 Advisory for proper implementation of Care and Maintenance of case property Animals Rules, 2017 dated 15.06.2021 15-06-2021 Download
70 Request to implement the Guidelines for Birth Control and Immunization of stray cats dated 03.06.2021 03-06-2021 Download
71 Request to ensure proper implementation of AWBI Advisories/Circulars issued to prevent unnecessary pain and sufferings to animals amid COVID-19 pandemic dated 27.05.2021 27-05-2021 Download
72 Allocation of funds for feeding community animals and recognition of veterinary service providers, animal activities and animal feeders as frontline workers dated 21.05.2021 21-05-2021 Download
73 Advisory to identify sufficient number of feeding spots for stray dogs in every district and to properly implement the (AWBI Revised Guidelines on Pet dogs and street dogs) dated 03.03.2021 03-03-2021 Download
74 Request for disclosing the particulars of Gochar/grazing land available in each village and make the same available for grazing of cows in respective states dated 23-02-2021 23-02-2021 Download
75 Strict directions to ban completely on Nylone Manjha on the occassion of Makarsankranti dated 07.01.2021 08-01-2021 Download
76 Strict directions to ban the use of Glue Traps dated 16.11.2020 16-11-2020 Download
77 Circular to all District Magistrate for effective implementation of Animal Birth Control programmes dated 18.08.2020 and Corrigendum dated 10.11.2020 10-11-2020 Download
78 Message on World Rabies Day dated 16.09.2020 16-09-2020 Download
79 Letter to Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of all State and UTs regarding - Harassment of citizens showing compassion to animals dated 14.08.2020 14-08-2020 Download
80 Withdrawing letter dated 06.08.2020 for closure of slaughter house on the occasion of Paryushan Parva dated 11.08.2020 11-08-2020 Download
81 WITHDRAW - Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan Parva from 15-08-2020 to 24-08-2020. dated 06.08.2020 06-08-2020 Download
82 Request to restrict the trade of animals in the E-commerce platform without proper registration dated 09.07.2020 09-07-2020 Download
83 Request to establish and/or District SPCAs and register the Animal Welfare organisations which are functioning in the District with the AWBI dated 30.06.2020 30-06-2020 Download
84 Stopping of illegal Killing/sacrifices of Cows/calves, Camels and animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of Animals Rules on the occasion of Bakrid 2020 dated 18.06.2020 18-06-2020 Download
85 Letter to Chief Secretary for establisment of SAWBs and SPCAs dated 16.06.2020 16-06-2020 Download
86 Letter to Principal Secretary, AHD activate the functioning of State Animal Welfare Board dated 01.06.2020 01-06-2020 Download
87 Circular to allow pet owners to take their pets out for nature’s calls and walks/exercise due to the COVID19 dated 01.06.2020 01-06-2020 Download
88 Rescue and rehabilitation of Animals affected by Cyclone dated 21.05.2020 21-05-2020 Download
89 Letter to Principal Secretary, AHD for implementation of PCA (Dog Breeding and Marketin) Rule, 2017 and PCA Pet Shop Rule, 2018 dated 01.05.2020 01-05-2020 Download
90 Advisory on feeding the birds and animals during COVID 19 dated 25.04.2020 25-04-2020 Download
91 Circular dated 07.04.2020 requesting inter state movement and supply of animal feed/foodder to Gaushalas, Pinjrapoles and shelter houses to feed their animals dated 07.04.2020 07-04-2020 Download
92 Circular dated 23.03.2020 allowing individuals/volunteers to provide food and water to street animals and birds dated 23.03.2020 23-03-2020 Download
93 Circular dated 24.03.2020 regarding evacuation of animals and birds from the Pet Shops by District Authorities dated 23.03.2020 23-03-2020 Download
94 Order regarding inspection of Animal Welfare Organization or Circusses or any other establishments dated 13.03.2020 13-03-2020 Download
95 Restriction of unauthorized inspection of Organization/Individuals inspecting AWOs/Gaushalas/Circuses etc. dated 13.03.2020 13-03-2020 Download
96 Circular dated 11.03.2020 regarding all animals lovers not to leave their pet animals or inffict cruelty due to the Covid - 19 dated 11.03.2020 11-03-2020 Download
97 Request to take action against the animal owners who are straying their cattle on the roads inflicting cruelty to animals dated 27.02.2020 27-02-2020 Download
98 Inviting objections and comments on the draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2019 by 28.05.2019 28-05-2019 Download
99 Inviting comments/Suggestions to the draft Performing Animals (Registration) (Amendment) Rules, 2018 by 28-12-2018 28-12-2018 Download
100 Inviting comments/Suggestions on draft the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (State Animal Welfare Board) Rules 2018 within one month by 31.10.2018 31-10-2018 Download
101 Advisory to sterilize and immunize stray cats-(16-10-18) 16-10-2018 Download
102 Advisory on Immense cruelty and illegality perpetrated during export of live animal/live stocks including small ruminants such as sheep, goats etc. specially during their transport-(1-10-18) 01-10-2018 Download
103 Advisory to Establish and/or Activate District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(SPCAs) in every district - Draft memorandum/bye-laws attached for adoption as per your requirement-(1-10-18) 01-10-2018 Download
104 Inviting Quotations for printing file folder. Dated - 12.9.2018. Extended upto 31.10.2018 12-09-2018 Download
105 Letter dated 20-07-2018 regarding stopping of illegal killing/sacrifice of animals on the occasion of Bakrid 20-07-2018 Download
106 Prevention of Sacrifice / Slaughtering and transportation of the Animals in violation of the Laws, Rules, Regulations, directions.-(20-07-18) 20-07-2018 Download
107 Advisory to initiate necessary action for rescue and rehabilitation of stray animals-(12-07-18) 12-07-2018 Download
108 Advisory to all States/UTs regarding nomination of HDAWO/HSAWO/HSLAWO-(08-06-18) 08-06-2018 Download
109 Advisory for necessary action for the implementation of the provisions of PCA (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules 2017-(03-05-18) 03-05-2018 Download
110 Advisory on Gochar land.-(05-03-18) 05-03-2018 Download
111 Advisory on furnishing the details of the one or two Municipal Council / Municipalities facing financial problem for implementation of the Animal Birth Control Programme for sterilization and immunization of stray dogs.-(05-03-18) 05-03-2018 Download
112 Guidelines on conduct of Jallikattu event dated 20.01.2018 20-01-2018 Download
113 Letter sent to DGP of all States/UTs requesting to file FIRs on the complaints of HAWOs dated 31.07.2017 31-07-2017 Download
114 letter to Chief Secretary of all States/UTs dated 30-6-2017 regarding criteria to be adhered by AWOs implementing ABC/AR Programme (for street dogs) dated 30.06.2017 30-06-2017 Download
115 Circular regarding Re-Recognition of AWOs for conducting Animal Birth Control Program for street dogs by AWOs-reg. dated 30.06.2017 30-06-2017 Download
116 Letter dated 15-11-2016 sent to Delhi Development Authority - Guidelines for allowing Pet Dogs in the Public Parks dated 15.11.2016 15-11-2016 Download
117 Niti Aayog - NGOs Registration - MOST IMPORTANT AND URGENT - AWBI's letter and Sample Application Form dated 28.09.2016 28-09-2016 Download
118 Letter sent to Chief Secretary, DGP, Govt.of Tamil nadu and Commissioner of Police, Chennai on animal sacrifice during Bakrid dated 09.09.2016 09-09-2016 Download
119 Letter sent to Chief Secretary, DGP and AHDs of all States on animal sacrifice during Bakrid dated 04.07.2016 04-07-2016 Download
120 Expression of Interest invited by Uttarakhand Government for Sterilisation and Vaccination of stray dogs in Dehradun, Mussoorie and Nainital dated 01.06.2016 01-06-2016 Download
121 Animal Welfare Guidelines for Equines at Equine Trade Fairs in India dated 25.05.2016 25-05-2016 Download
122 Animal Welfare guidelines for Equines at Pilgirm Sites dated 01.03.2016 01-03-2016 Download
123 Expression of Interest - National Rabies Control Programme, Haryana dated 22.02.2016 22-02-2016 Download
124 Request for ban on glass coated, metal, plastic or other sharp Manja thread dated 13.01.2016 13-01-2016 Download
125 Order of State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu on killing of stray dogs dated 29.12.2015 29-12-2015 Download
126 Letter sent to Chief Secretaries of all States forwarding the order of SC dated 18-11-2015 on ABC dated 30.11.2015 30-11-2015 Download
127 Letter dated 28-10-2015 to DGPs of all States/UTs regarding harassment to Citizens showing compassion to animals dated 28.10.2015 28-10-2015 Download
128 Letter addressed by Hon'ble Minister, MoEF & CC dated 14-10-2015 to Smt Maneka Gandhi, Hon'ble Minister of Women and Child Development regarding movement of Captive Elephants in to the State of Bihar dated 14.10.2015 14-10-2015 Download
129 Press release regarding AWBI Tipline for gathering information on illegal dog killing in Kerala dated 13.10.2015 13-10-2015 Download
130 AWBI's letter to DGP, Kerala and reply from DGP, Kerala regarding illegal killing of stray dogs in Kerala dated 24.09.2015 24-09-2015 Download
131 Order dated 17-9-2015 of the LSGD, Govt. of Kerala on stray dog population management 17-09-2015 Download
132 Expression of Interest for Census/Survey of Stray Dogs in NDMC Area dated 26.08.2015 26-08-2015 Download
133 Letter dated 25-08-2015 to DGPs of all States/UTs regarding harassment to Citizens showing compassion to animals 25-08-2015 Download
134 Recommendation of Law Commission regarding Pet Shop, Dog Breeding and Aquarium Rules dated 20-08-2015 20-08-2015 Download
135 Letter to AWOs doing ABC Programme-28-07-2015 28-07-2015 Download
136 Circular regarding forwarding of Financial Assistance Application Forms through SAWBs/AHDs with the endorsement of DC/DM dated 21.07.2015 21-07-2015 Download
137 Notification of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways dated 08-07-2015 regarding Amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules for special requirements of Motor Vehicles for transporting Livestock 08-07-2015 Download
138 Circular/Show Cause Notice to Recognised AWOs of AWBI who have not submitted/furnished activity reports, Annual Reports and Audited Accounts dated 22.06.2015 22-06-2015 Download
139 Circular to all Cantonment Boards in India to implement ABC (Dogs) Rules, 2001 dated 18-06-2015 18-06-2015 Download
140 Applicants to send intimation of Shooting to SAWBs/District SPCAs for overseeing use of Performing Animals by SAWBs/District SPCAs dated 12.06.2015 12-06-2015 Download
141 Letter dated 06-05-2015 and Certificate for Transport of Animals under Rule 96 - Proforma dated 06.05.2015 06-05-2015 Download
142 otification of Govt. of Haryana - NRCP (Animal Component) dated 04.03.2015 04-03-2015 Download
143 Assam Government order regarding animal races dated 12.01.2015 12-01-2015 Download
144 Ban on movement of Elephants in Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra dated 08.12.2014 08-12-2014 Download
145 FSSAI's Letter dated 14-11-2014 regarding enforcement of legal provisions regarding meat and meat products, operations and management of slaughter houses and animal handling practices dated 14.11.2014 14-11-2014 Download
146 Request to stop the use of Chinese Dor and glass-coated manjha dated 09.09.2014 09-09-2014 Download
147 Letter regarding slaughtering of animals not permissible under the FSS Act and Regulations dated 06.08.2014 06-08-2014 Download
148 Letter to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs - Request to impose ban on trading, manufacturing and possession of spiked thorn bits dated 01.07.2014 01-07-2014 Download
149 Dog catching Training Programme conducted by SDMC, Delhi - Circular letter for HAWOs/Co-opted Members of Delhi dated 10.06.2014 10-06-2014 Download
150 OM on Protection of the National Bird - Indian Peafowl dated 07.05.2014 07-05-2014 Download
151 Mandatory CSR provision under the Companies Act, 2013 dated 27.02.2014 27-02-2014 Download
152 Circular regarding consideration of Regular Grant dated 29.11.2013 29-11-2013 Download
153 Order regarding prohibiting entry of Elephants in to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane dated 28.10.2013 28-10-2013 Download
154 Furnishing of Bank particulars of your Organisation for Electronic transfer of grants dated 24.08.2013 24-08-2013 Download
155 Letter of Director, AHD, Uttarakhand to AWBI regarding Appeal to AWOs dated 04.07.2013 04-07-2013 Download
156 Circular for following Rule 96 of Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001 dated 02.07.2013 02-07-2013 Download
157 Circulars issued by Central Board of Excise & Customs, Dept. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance and application forms for import of Pets in to India dated 01.07.2013 01-07-2013 Download
158 Circular to Recognised AWOs/SPCAs reg relief operations for animals in Uttarakhand dated 26.06.2013 26-06-2013 Download
159 Letter from Chairman to Chamoli District Officials dated 24.06.2013 26-06-2013 Download
160 Request for ban on glass coated, metal, plastic or other sharp Manja thread dated 14.05.2013 14-05-2013 Download
161 Circular regarding issue of Certificate under Rule 96 of Transportation of Animals by Railways/Trucks dated 11.08.2010 11-08-2010 Download
162 Circular for issuing necessary directions for ban of Glue Traps dated 04.08.2001 04-08-2001 Download
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