The Central government has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 on 18 April 2023.
The rules have addressed the Supreme Court guidelines in a writ petition between the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and the People for Elimination of Stray Troubles.
Effective implementation of the rules will help in reducing stray dog population and addressing animal welfare issues.
The Animal Birth Control programme for sterilization and immunization of stray dogs will be carried out by local bodies, municipalities, municipal corporations and panchayats.
Municipal corporations need to implement the ABC and Anti Rabies Program jointly.
The rules provide guidelines on how to deal with human and stray dog conflicts without relocating dogs in an area.
The Central Government has issued letters to all State Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of Animal Husbandry Department and Urban Development Department.
Q.: What are the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023?
a) Rules for controlling animal population in national parks
b) Rules for controlling animal population in zoos
c) Rules for sterilization and immunization of stray dogs
d) Rules for sterilization and immunization of stray cats
Answer: c) Rules for sterilization and immunization of stray dogs
