Information about the Acts, rules and notifications on animal welfare are provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). Users can find details of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, government notifications and rules related to prevention of cruelty on animals, animal breeding, experiments and transporting etc.
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Good practices in environmental regulation
Several regulatory functions are part of the mandate of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, e.g. Environmental Clearance, Forestry Clearance, Coastal Zone Regulation, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, Animal Experimentation, etc. While re-engineering of these regulatory procedures is going on, some "Good Practices" in regulatory procedures may be adopted to remedy clearly perceived problems with the regulatory procedures, as long...
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP-14
Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and people can be found.
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Proforma and forms of Ministry of Environment and Forests
Download proforma and forms of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). Proforma for Laboratory Recognition under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Format for Inspecting Teams for approval of Animal House Facilities for breeding of animals/conduct of experimentation on animals, Record of Animals Acquired and Experiments performed, Application for Permission for Animal Experiments, etc. are available.