Question : ANIMAL CARE



(a) whether any project/proposal sent by the Non-Governmental Organisations of Uttar Pradesh regarding animal care is lying pending with the Union Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard so far?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): Yes Sir.

(b): The number of pending cases under various schemes is as below:-

Regular Grant: 6
Central Sector Schemes:

(i) Sterilization & immunization of animals – 15

(ii) Provision of shelter for animals – 71

(iii) Provision of ambulance for animals – 12




(c): The new proposals are considered in the regular meeting of the Animal Welfare Board of India. The proposals are pending for want of information from the organizations. The Organizations have been accordingly informed by the Animal Welfare Board of India.