Which of the following statements is true about the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, notified by the Central Government in April 2023?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is option (B) Local bodies are allowed to conduct the Animal Birth Control Programme but only through the Animal Welfare Board of India recognised organisations.

• Under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, notified by the Central Government in April 2023, local bodies (municipalities, panchayats, etc.) are empowered to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program.
• However, they can only do so in collaboration with organizations recognized by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI).
  

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• The primary goal of the ABC Rules is to ensure a humane and scientific method to control the stray dog population through sterilization, vaccination, and the prevention of the spread of diseases like rabies.
  
• The local bodies (municipalities, panchayats, etc.) are responsible for conducting the ABC program in their respective areas. This is done in collaboration with Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)-recognized organizations.
  
• The rules also encourage the adoption of stray dogs where possible, promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of dogs that are abandoned or left to roam the streets.