The 'Animal Welfare Board of India' established in the year 1962, under Section 4 of the 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960', is a statutory advisory body, formed for advising the Government of India, on animal welfare laws, falls under which ministry?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Explanation:
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory advisory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It provides advice to the Government of India on animal welfare laws and related issues.

Information Booster:

• Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was formed in 1962 to ensure the implementation of animal welfare laws in India.
• Established under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
• Current Minister: Bhupender Yadav (as of 2025).

Additional Information:

• Ministry of Food and Agriculture – Focuses on agriculture and food security, not animal welfare laws.
• Ministry of Earth Sciences – Deals with environmental and meteorological issues, not animal protection.
• Ministry of Law and Justice – Governs legal frameworks and justice, not animal welfare policies.