ACTION PLAN

Through this project We aim to enlighten people of the ways

through which they can help and support animal welfare. We
also wish to make a plea to the concerned authorities to look
into the matter and take action.
When we talk about Action plan, we are referring to the flaws
in the implementation of Indian laws for animal welfare and
the lack of awareness among the citizens. it plays an
important role in the protection of animals and vastly
diminishes the progress which was to be expected by the
implementation of these laws.
We do not have the right to take a living being’s life for any
purpose so, we should treat animals with care and help to
provide them the life they deserve and that is what our
objective is in this project.
 Introduction
We share this world with a lot of creatures one of them
are animals. Since the early ages man and animals have
been coexisting in this world but in the recent years, we
have spectated how selfish and cruel humans have
become and how brutally they use animals for their
selfish desires. In the story “The Tiger King” the king kills
a whooping 100 tigers without hesitation just to satisfy
his ego and prove the astrologer wrong who had
declared that the king will be killed by a tiger and not
only that the dewan buys a tiger and intentionally brings
the tiger in the presence of the king to get it hunted by
the king. Through this project we wish to spread
awareness about animal welfare and their rights in India.
We will discuss about the callous ways humans have
been using animals and how this has impacted the
wildlife. We will also look into the organisations that
have been working to protect animals and their welfare.
At the end we will be conversing about the ways through
which we can protect animals and stop this bloodthirsty
war of unjust human behaviour.
 HISTORY OF EXPLOITATION OF ANIMALS AND
CHANGE IN LAWS

Since the ancient times we have been seeing that animals have been
exploited in many ways. Humans have been using animals for their
own gains not considering the harm it will cause them.
In former days animals were used intensively for their muscle power,
as draught animals to pull Plows or sleds with blocks of limestone for
construction. Animal muscle power was also needed in times of war.
Horses carried soldiers and pulled chariots in battle and animals were
sometimes used as weapons of war.
During the Middle Ages life was filled with fear of violence, pestilence
and disease. Animals were often blamed for human illness. Dogs and
cats running free in the villages were apt to be scapegoated for
spreading the plague so were frequently hunted or burned.
During the Renaissance people became more curious about how
nature and biology worked. Farmers learned more ways to breed and
raise domestic stock animals which led to a sharp rise in the
consumption of meat during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
The Enlightenment, brought some awareness of animal cruelty to
light. The views of animals were often reflected in portraiture of the
time. However, Animal blood sports such as staged fights between
bears and mastiffs or between bulls and lions were staged for
entertainment.
THE START OF THE CHANGE
In the Modern era people began to develop more concern for animal
welfare. The British Raj passed its first animal rights legislation in
1860. The law banned certain kinds of cruelty to animals, but didn’t
fund refuge for abused animals. After decolonization, the Indian
Parliament passed its first animal rights legislation in 1962. The
legislation created the Animal Welfare Board of India, which created
laws and rules about animal welfare. Over the next fifty years, the
Board and Parliament passed many rules protecting animals. The
Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 protected tigers, which are an endangered species
because of the demand for tiger skins and tiger bones for medicine. In 1976, Prime
Minister Indira Gandhi amended the Constitution of India to require the Indian
government and its citizens to protect the environment and wild animals. The
amendments help people advocate against animal cruelty.

Unfortunately, India is still very behind in protecting its animals it is still

making progress. India is one of the biggest meat producing and consuming
countries. It is the fifth largest egg producer with intensive milk farming
farms. The future will hopefully witness a world where animals will not be
exploited like the olden days.
 Animal Cruelty in India
Our beloved nation, often praised for its rich cultural heritage and
compassion for all living beings, hides a dark reality behind the veil of
progress and development. From street animals to livestock and wildlife
the vile acts of humans are never ending, some of them are:

 Plight of Street Animals: Street animals, including stray dogs and cats,
endure immense suffering in India. They face constant threats of
violence, poisoning, and starvation. Stray animals are often victims of hit-
and-run accidents or fall prey to human cruelty, such as intentional harm
or acts of sadism.
 Hunting : Many animals are on the verge of extinction due to Hunting.
The great Bengal Tiger, hunted for its skin and body parts ; The one
Horned rhinoceros, heavily targeted for its horn ; The Indian Bison,
hunted for its meat, horns and medicinal products. Many other mammals
such as the great Indian bastards and hornbills are also in constant danger
of extinction.
 Animal farming : Farm animals are bred in large amounts and kept in
cramped cages and sheds. They are bred for the sole purpose of being
used for human needs. Some are butchered to produce meat, beef, milk,
eggs etc, some are skinned for their fur and leather in many industries and
these along with many other acts are done on a daily basis.
 Used in Labs : Animals are bred and hunted to be used in labs for
researches and experiments, Animals are infected with diseases that they
would never normally contract and are given the test doses for new
medicines and vaccines to find out any possible risk factors and
irregularities, all this is done to gather tools for the betterment of human
lives.
 Used for Entertainment : Animals are used in various forms of
entertainment such as illegal animal fighting of bulls, dogs, cocks etc.
Animals are also used in circuses where it is found that the animals are
treated very poorly, lack of food and veterinary care, they are also abused
in their training for the circuses acts with the use of whips, chains etc.
Some animals are also used in film making and in a lot of cases these
animals are abused during training them for the movie scenes.
 Religious Sacrifices : In some cultures, the act of sacrifice is also seen as
a way to honour ancestors or mark important occasions. In Hinduism,
 animal sacrifice was practised in Vedic times and even mentioned in the
Yajurveda, and in Islam, to honour Abraham’s willingness to offer his
son as a sacrifice to Allah, the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Adha involves
the sacrifice of an animal.
 In Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, monkeys are captured and
transported in cramped cages, beaten and thrown stones at, they are often
fed harmful food items. Peacock, the national bird of India and the bird
whose feather was worn by lord Krishna are forcefully captured and their
feathers are collected to make articles such as feather fans.

Hunting

Religious Animal
Sacrifice Farming

Animal
Cruelty
Plight of
Used For
Entertainment Street
Animals

Used In
Laboratory
 Animals as Food
Over the years, using animals as food items has gained
popularity in India very rapidly. During the prehistoric times
humans hunted animals and used them as food as there was
no other alternative present to them at the time. But
nowadays alternate sources of food such as vegetables, fruits
and pulses etc are available to us and agriculture is actually
considered the backbone of Indian economy yet despite this,
animals are bred and kept in cramped cages to produce eggs,
butchered to produce meat and other items. Studies show
that urbanization has been causing a rise in demand for meat
products. India is the world’s second largest exporter of beef
and 95% of goat meat produced is consumed locally.
Remember: “Organic,” “natural,” “humane,” “pasture-
raised,” “grass-fed,” and “free-range” are just labels. The
meat, eggs, and milk stamped with them are filled with the
same artery-clogging saturated fat and cholesterol as all
other animal-derived foods. Vegetarian foods provide us with
all the nutrients that we need, minus the saturated fat,
cholesterol and contaminants that are found in meat, eggs
and dairy foods. Plant-based diets help protect us from heart
disease, diabetes, obesity, strokes and cancer. Hence we
promote going vegan over the increasing demand of animal
meat as we receive all the necessary nutrients in a plant
based diet as well.
 ANIMAL SACRIFICE
Animal sacrifice is practiced all over the world for different
purposes. In different religions animal sacrifice is practiced in
different ways, some are mentioned below:
Animal sacrifice is a prevalent practice in Hinduism. The
practice involves the slaying of goats, chickens, pigeons, and
male water buffaloes. The purpose of the sacrifice is to pacify
the anger of Hindu deities and malevolent spirits.
In Islamic rituals, during Eid-al-Adha Giving Qurbani is a
sacred act of worship highly encouraged by Allah. Every year
Muslims all over the world slaughter an animal – a goat,
sheep, cow or camel – to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim's
willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God.
Animal sacrifice is rarely practiced in Christianity. Despite this
opposition, a few rural Christian communities sacrifice
animals (which are then consumed in a feast) as part of
worship, especially at Easter. Most Christian denominations
believe that the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ permanently
abolished animal sacrifice.

Every year more than 90.93 lakh animals are sacrificed. This
practice needs to be stopped and proper laws should be
made to completely ban animal sacrificing.
 AWARENESS ABOUT ANIMAL
RIGHTS AND WELFARE
India is the most inhabited country in the world and has a significant
and diverse animal population. but, these animals are being
neglected. The habitats of these animals are being destroyed in the
name of modernization. Animal cruelty is also a very raging topic in
India. People of India should be aware about the rights of animals
and should treat them with care and not like lifeless beings.
Mentioned below are some methods through which we can make a
drastic difference in the lives of animals
I. Promote and support animal sterilization programs
Animal overpopulation—particularly in the case of strays—is a
significant issue that can lead to suffering and adverse health
conditions for animals. One of the most proactive ways to address
this issue is through the support and promotion of sterilization
programs, specifically the spaying and neutering of pets in India.
These procedures not only help control the population of stray
animals, but they can also prevent the spread of diseases and
decrease aggressive behaviour.
II. Advocate for and Assist Stray Animals
Stray animals represent a considerable part of India’s animal
population, and they often face harsh conditions on the
streets. Adopting a stray animal is one of the most direct ways to
make a difference, so consider adopting Indian dogs and cats, as
they are often discriminated against. Another way to help is by
contributing to shelters and animal welfare organizations that focus
on the protection and care of stray animals in India, as these entities
depend heavily on donations to keep operating
III. Stand Against Animal Cruelty
Given that animals cannot communicate their suffering in ways that
humans can easily understand, it becomes our responsibility to act
as their advocates. India has laws in place to protect animals from
cruelty, but their enforcement largely relies on public vigilance. By
reporting animal abuse, you not only help rescue an animal from a
potentially harmful situation, but you also contribute toward
bringing perpetrators to justice.

The legal scenario in India

The Constitution of India places a duty on every citizen to “protect
and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers
and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.” In 2022,
A provision of a maximum of five-year imprisonment with a
minimum 75 thousand rupees fine for killing an animal has been
made. The entire system of intensive animal farming is practiced in
complete disregard for the fact that animals are living, sentient
beings.

Ngo’s working for animal welfare

Many NGOs have been formed over the past decades to protect
animals and work for their betterment and fight for their rights.
Some of them are listed below:
1. PETA India(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a
nongovernmental organization (NGO) committed to ending
abusive treatment of animals in business and society and
promoting consideration of animal interests in everyday decision
making and general policies and practices.
2. People for animals (PFA)
People of animals is One of India's largest animal welfare
organizations. PFA operates animal shelters,
veterinary hospitals, and rescue and rehabilitation
programs across the country. It aims to set up an
animal welfare centre in each of the nation's 600
districts.

3. Friendicoes SECA
Friendicoes SECA is a Delhi-based organization which runs
animal shelters and provides medical care, vaccination, and
sterilization services for stray animals.
4. Wildlife trust of India
the Wildlife Trust of India is Focused on wildlife conservation,
operates programs to protect endangered species and their habitats,
as well as rescue and rehabilitation programs for injured and
orphaned animals.
5. Stray Relief and Animal Welfare (STRAW)
STRAW is a non-profit organization based in India that works to
promote the welfare of stray animals. It was Founded in 2003
by a group of animal lovers, the organization is dedicated to
providing medical aid, shelter, and rehabilitation to stray
animals in need.
 We Work
For
Animal Welfare
 QUESTIONNAIRE
Q1 As a resident of Mathura, what do you think about the issue of cruelty to monkeys and

what can be done to resolve this issue?

Q2 there are many cultural practices in India that consists of animal sacrifices or games

which include harming the animals, so what would you do to better help the issue?

Q3 We've been eating animals since the prehistoric ages so why is there a need to

address the issue now?

04 what all do you know regarding animal welfare and animal rights in india?

Q5 What are some basic rights that animals should have?

Q6 Why is raising awareness about animal rights important?

Q7 As in Mathura peacock feathers are generally used to make several things like fan for

lord krishna and wings for dance, etc. and moreover they have a spiritual belief so is this

practice is justified? what are your views on this

Q8 are you aware of any successful NGO's working for animal betterment?

Q9 Do you think the historical exploitation of animals influenced the development of animal

protection laws and regulations?

Q10 Have you ever participated in any animal welfare organization?

Q11 Do you think the government of India is doing enough for the rights and welfare of

animals?

Q12 Do you think the laws supporting the rights of animals and their welfare are being

effectively enforced in your area?

Q13 Animals are used in scientific researches and testing , should any alternative be found for this?
 Report
According to the survey, the people are very keen towards
working to help the animals around us live a comfortable and
safe life. But the sad reality is that there are very few who are
actually working for their betterment. Most are not even
aware of the Animal shelters and NGOs in their locality.
People observe street dogs and other animals being abused
yet only some actually stand up to save the animals from
being beaten. In Mathura, monkeys in are a big problem yes,
but the people are against the ill treatment of them as they
are considered to an avatar of Lord Hanuman.
When asked, some knew about the rights and laws of
animals some are willing to know more about them while
others question the need of laws and rights for animals.
Through this survey I conclude that there is an immediate
need to spread awareness on the issue of animal cruelty. The
people suggest that the government needs to make sure that
these laws are implemented strictly along with making sure
that there are government supported animal shelters
established even the socially and economically backward
areas.
 Conclusion
This project has enlightened us with the harsh reality of our
county, hiding its dark deeds under the bright canvas of lies
in the name of development. Animals have been a part of our
lives since the very beginning of the human race living in a
peaceful coexistence, but us humans have slaughtered that
peace due to our immense greed which is never ending.
Animals are bred just to be killed again to provide us with
food even when we have more humane sources of food, they
are skinned just to be used again as our clothes. Their lives
are made a living hell some trapped in cages, others being
abused in their homes. Humans have committed the worst of
sins by taking lives which were not theirs to take, torturing
them with diseases and creating artificial handicaps just to
experiment and gain tools for the selfish betterment of the
human race. With time this has only increased and we have
found more ways to exploit animals and the nature around
us for our greed for which there is no forgiveness. Now it is
time for us to atone for our sins, we need to start going
vegan and we should support veganism, start lending a
helping towards your local animal shelters and NGO’s,
encourage people to adopt street animals because they are a
part of our environment too, they too deserve to live a good
life instead of being thrown stones at or being kicked
wherever they try to go. We as humans and citizens of this
united nation have to take a step forward to raise our voice
against the ill treatment of animals and to do even the
smallest things, we can do for the betterment of animal life
and prove that animals too are deserving of love and life!