Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Foreign Minister Lin witnesses successful outcomes of values-based and economic and trade diplomacy on visit to Saint Lucia

Date：2024-10-29
Data Source：Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs

October 29, 2024 
No. 379 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung arrived in Saint Lucia on an official visit the morning of October 28. He called on Acting Governor-General Cyril Charles, met with Prime Minister Philip Pierre, and lunched with the entire cabinet. In the afternoon, he visited the Parliament of Saint Lucia and held bilateral talks with Senate President Alvina Reynolds and House of Assembly Speaker Claudius Francis. He also engaged in extensive exchanges on the international situation and Taiwan-Saint Lucia relations with other key political figures in Saint Lucia. The meetings were held in a warm and cordial atmosphere.
 
Minister Lin stated that Saint Lucia was an important Caribbean ally of Taiwan. He added that the two countries shared the values of freedom and democracy and were working to jointly counter the threat of authoritarianism. He expressed particular appreciation for Saint Lucia’s staunch support of Taiwan’s international participation, thanking Minister for Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Moses Jn. Baptiste and Minister for External Affairs Alva Baptiste for speaking up for Taiwan at the World Health Assembly and the United Nations General Assembly, respectively.
 
Minister Lin noted that Taiwan and Saint Lucia had engaged in close cooperation on partnership projects for many years across a number of domains, including education, science, technology, public health, infrastructure, and empowerment of women and youth, achieving significant results. He said that in the future the government of Taiwan would implement integrated diplomacy, sharing Taiwan’s technological strengths and experience to assist in Saint Lucia’s economic development. He expected continued bilateral cooperation to foster a partnership for prosperity and sustainable development. 
 
Prime Minister Pierre said that the government and people of Saint Lucia were deeply grateful for Taiwan’s substantive assistance over the years, which had met local needs. He emphasized that the two countries would build on the existing solid foundation of cooperation to steadily promote mutual development, share experiences, and actively deepen diplomatic ties.
 
Senate President Reynolds and House of Assembly Speaker Francis, who attended National Day celebrations in Taiwan earlier this month, extended a special invitation to Minister Lin to visit parliament and personally expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality afforded to them by the Taiwan government during their stay. They also lauded Taiwan’s political, economic, and cultural development, which they hoped would serve as a point of reference for Saint Lucia. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

To ensure a stable power supply, Taipower has established training centers in northern, central, and southern Taiwan to cultivate power industry professionals. Among them, the Kaohsiung Training Center, which is known as the “Cradle of Repair Heroes”, received the National Talent Development Award, Taiwan’s highest honor in the field of human resources, for the first time in 2021. Yesterday (November 27), Taipower’s “Training Base for Power Plant Guardians”-Linkou Training Center (LTC)-earned this prestigious award for the second time. A Taipower representative stated that LTC has been operational for over 30 years, and has trained more than 100,000 power industry elites who now serve in key positions of mechanical, instrumentation and control (I&C), and electrical equipment maintenance at power plants nationwide. Moving forward, LTC will continuously enhance its programs to nurture more essential talent for the nation.

Since its establishment in 1993, LTC has specialized in cultivating professionals for the maintenance and servicing of mechanical, I&C, electrical, and repair equipment for power plant generation units nationwide. It features instructors with niche expertise and is home to national training and examination facilities for these specialized fields. Currently, LTC provides training and certification for over 50 Taipower technical licenses and offers 8 national skill certification programs across 9 levels. Over the past 31 years, LTC has trained more than 100,000 individuals. Internationally recognized for its power industry expertise, LTC has also extended its services to train power plant personnel from countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Guam, and Eswatini, earning its reputation as the “Training Base for Power Plant Guardians”.

A Taipower representative explained that LTC envisions becoming a “Certification Institution for Power Technology Professionals”. In addition to receiving this recent award, LTC has also earned dual certifications for training quality: ISO 9001 and the TTQS Talent Development Quality Management System Gold Medal. In response to the trends and demands of digital development, LTC has actively updated its training and certification hardware and teaching facilities in recent years. New additions include mixed reality (MR) training for electric shock prevention and virtual reality (VR) training scenarios for emergency rescue and escape from onshore wind turbines. In the future, LTC will continue to integrate innovative technologies to enhance the training of power industry professionals, thereby ensuring the stable and safe operation of the nation’s power plants.

Spokesperson: Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0958-749-333
E-mail: u910707@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of the Linkou Training Center, Wu Feng-Ping
Phone: (03) 328-8726; 0905-151-700
E-mail: u099236@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

November 29, 2024 – Taipower has been dedicated to the development of sports in Taiwan for nearly 80 years and holds the distinction of being the state-owned enterprise with the greatest number of sports teams. Over the years, the Company has nurtured more than 500 national athletes, continuously energizing the sports community. Today, Taipower was honored with the Sports Activist Awards for the 15th time and achieved a record 10th consecutive win in three major categories: the Gold Medal for Sponsorship, the Long-Term Sponsorship Award, and the Gold Medal for Promotion. In addition to its mission of ensuring a stable power supply, Taipower remains committed to corporate social responsibility. This includes managing sports teams to cultivate future stars in the athletic world, actively promoting sports-related public welfare initiatives, fostering sportsmanship at the grassroots level, and giving back to society.

The 2024 Sports Activist Awards Ceremony was held on the afternoon of November 29 at the Grand Mayfull Hotel in Taipei. Taipower, receiving the award for the 15th time, was represented by Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng, who accepted the honor from Minister without Portfolio Shih Che of the Executive Yuan. The Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education has organized the Sports Activist Awards for 16 years, starting in 2009. Taipower stood out among 126 corporate and individual participants, joining the ranks of companies such as Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Fubon Financial Holdings, and First Commercial Bank in being recognized in three major award categories.

Since 1946, Taipower has successively established six sports teams: men’s baseball, men’s volleyball, women’s badminton, women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, and women’s basketball. The Company has continuously supported the nation in cultivating athletic talent by identifying potential players from high schools and universities and serving as a cradle for national athletes. Among them, “seed killers” Sung Shuo-Yun and Yu Chien-Hui from the Taipower women’s badminton team won the women’s doubles championship at the Hylo Open (Super 300) in Germany in early November, bringing glory to Taiwan. Additionally, Team Taiwan Captain Chen Chieh-Hsien-who led Taiwan to our first-ever WBSC Premier12 tournament championship and our first title in an elite-level international baseball competition-was once a member of Taipower’s baseball team.

Taipower’s sports teams have also achieved outstanding results in various domestic competitions. In 2023, the baseball team secured third place in the National Top Division Baseball Spring League. Both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams earned second place in the 2023 Enterprise Volleyball League. In women’s badminton, Yu Chien-Hui and Lee Tzu-Ching won the women’s doubles championship in the first National Badminton Ranking Tournament of 2024, while Chiu Pin-Chien claimed the women’s singles championship in the second National Badminton Ranking Tournament of 2024. The women’s basketball team clinched third place in the 2024 WSBL (Women’s Super Basketball League). Meanwhile, the soccer team has remained a regular on the awards podium, continuing its streak of excellence.

In addition to cultivating athletes, Taipower actively leverages its team resources to promote public welfare. Since 2016, it has hosted Taipower Fun Sports Camp every summer, where national-level players take on the role of top coaches. This year, the program attracted a record 3,600 schoolchildren, bringing the total number of participants to over 18,000 children to date. Furthermore, Taipower organizes an annual Care Train initiative, which dispatches members of its sports teams to rural schools to pass on their athletic skills. To date, the program has conducted over 100 sessions, spreading goodwill to every corner of Taiwan while fostering the development of sports.

Spokesperson: Vice President Tsai Chih-Meng
Phone: (02) 2366-6271; 0958-749-333
E-mail: u910707@taipower.com.tw

Contact Person: Director of Human Resources Department Shen Shu-Li
Phone: (02) 2366-7320; 0920-459-090
E-mail: u149031@taipower.com.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The 26th Economic and Technical Cooperation Conference between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Kingdom of Eswatini was held on Nov. 21, 2024, and was co-chaired by Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo and Eswatini Minister of Economic Planning & Development Thambo Gina.

The two sides discussed a range of topics, such as cooperation on business digitalization, science parks, trade exhibitions, textile waste management, standards and inspection, and carbon credit capacity building, achieving fruitful outcomes.

Since the Taiwan-Eswatini Economic Cooperation Agreement came into effect in 2018, bilateral trade between the two sides has grown rapidly. In 2023, two-way trade totaled US$8.85million, representing an increase of 16.6% compared with 2017. In the same period, Taiwan’s imports from Eswatini increased significantly by more than 17-fold.

The Taiwan government continues to actively assist in promoting Eswatini products in the Taiwan market and in facilitating industrial cooperation between the two sides, while Eswatini continues to voice support for Taiwan’s participation in the international community. The two sides will continue engaging in bilateral cooperation in order to generate even greater mutually beneficial outcomes moving forward.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the 2025 Hong Kong Climate Forum today (March 25):

Professor Gong Peng (Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) of the University of Hong Kong), Dr Dai (Director of the California-China Climate Institute, Dr Dai Fan), Duncan (Legislative Council Member, Mr Duncan Chiu), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

It is a pleasure to join you all again at the Hong Kong Climate Forum. Let me begin by extending my heartfelt thanks to the University of Hong Kong and the Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality for convening this second edition of a truly meaningful initiative. 

Building on the strong foundation of last year’s inaugural gathering, this year’s forum deepens our collective focus – from scientific understanding and green investment to youth leadership, health resilience, and the transformative power of technology. The breadth and depth of today’s agenda are both inspiring and necessary. It reminds us that climate change is not a siloed issue; it touches every corner of our economy, society and daily life.

Climate challenges and collective responsibility

Last year, we gathered here against the backdrop of a record-breaking year of heat. Sadly, 2024 has only reaffirmed the urgency, and became the new record. The impacts are increasingly clearer: more frequent extreme weather, rising sea levels, threats to biodiversity and stress on public health.

Climate change is no longer a future risk; it is a clear and present danger. The cost of inaction is unbearable – environmentally, economically and socially.

It is therefore disappointing to learn that elsewhere in the world, there was still a blatant denial of climate change, followed by withdrawal from climate commitments.

But we must not succumb to pessimism. Around the world, support for green transition remains the mainstream. Energy systems are shifting, technologies are advancing, and people – especially the younger generation – are demanding bold and collaborative responses.

Our country, China, has placed green development at the heart of her national development strategy, with concrete steps taken. They include not only launching green projects, but also establishing mechanisms for carbon auditing, footprint management and carbon certification. China is also actively participating in global climate governance. In the China Development Forum held last Sunday, Premier Li Qiang reiterated the importance of green transition as a driver of economic growth.

So are we here in Hong Kong. We are firmly committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 with four key areas of focus: net-zero electricity generation, green transport, green buildings and waste reduction.

We do not view combating climate change as a burden that will hurt business. Of course, it entails necessary changes to our lifestyles, production methods and business practices. However, climate goals are creating new opportunities for business as well. That cannot be better encapsulated than in President Xi’s famous words: “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, or “綠水é�’山就是金山銀山”.  Through the many changes to our ways of life, new business cases are emerging. The most obvious examples are the Mainland’s stellar industries of the New Three – electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and lithium batteries.

Hong Kong’s green progress

For us, it is clear that Hong Kong, and the Greater Bay Area, will be able to ride this new wave of change with commitment and leadership.

A recurrent topic in combating climate change is the significant funding gap for green transition, measured in trillions of US dollars. In other words, there is a need to mobilise capital to support green projects on a massive scale. Hong Kong, as an international financial centre adhering to the best green finance standards, excels at matching quality green projects with funding. To enable broader participation in funding green projects, Hong Kong has recently rolled out innovative financing arrangements, such as tokenised green bonds and securitised infrastructure loans.

Moreover, Hong Kong is progressing into the new space of transition finance to help high-emitting sectors invest in clean technologies and decarbonise. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is working to include transition activities in the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. 

Then there is green tech. We are home to many green tech start-ups, all sharing the mission to develop practical technological solutions. In our Science Park and Cyberport, there are approximately 300 green start-ups specialising in energy-efficient materials, carbon capture, EV infrastructure, and much more.

In this year’s Budget, we announced the establishment of a GreenTech Hub, which would house around 200 green enterprises and bring together innovators in the green industry, forming a nexus for fostering fresh ideas, transformative solutions and business partnerships. The hub was opened earlier this month. 

Going forward, our green tech sector will benefit from the technological prowess of the Greater Bay Area as well.

Speaking of green tech, it would be remiss of me not to address an important subject, which is also a theme for discussion at the forum this morning: how AI (artificial intelligence) will drive and benefit the green transition. Allow me to share a few thoughts on their intersection. 

AI and green: a strategic alliance

To begin with, AI is a game changer. It is fundamentally altering production, business and consumption models, redefining the competitiveness of economies. When considering AI’s relationship with green development, a broader perspective should be taken. It is not only empowering specific green technologies but also acting as a catalyst for driving behavioural change. 

Clearly, AI has vast potential in optimising energy production and consumption. The World Economic Forum, for example, has indicated that AI’s benefits in these areas are especially impactful in emerging markets with significant infrastructure gaps, as they have enormous potential to leapfrog to cleaner systems.

AI can also accelerate the invention of new materials. It can improve climate modelling and forecasting, enhancing our preparedness in the face of natural disasters. 

The many applications of AI can permeate into our daily life and transform various sectors and businesses across the community, culminating in significant climate change mitigation. From energy saving tech for home appliances and vehicles to smarter traffic management, these innovations are spreading across our country and the world at large. 

Even simply taking environmentally friendly driving routes recommended by AI could significantly reduce emissions. 

In green finance, AI helps identify green opportunities with strong climate impact potential and sustainable returns, thereby optimising the allocation of capital across clean energy projects.  

In ESG (environmental, social and governance) analysis and sustainability reporting, AI improves transparency. It can monitor and cross-check corporate disclosures, strengthening accountability and increasing market confidence in green-labelled financial products. In risk management, AI-powered climate analytics can help us assess exposure to physical risks, such as flooding or wildfires, as well as transition risks, including changes in regulation, market preferences and technology disruption.

Above all, the application of AI for the green movement presents opportunities everywhere. What we need is a whole-of-community approach.

Hong Kong’s vision

That’s why in Hong Kong, we have envisioned AI as a core industry. We are driving this development on five fronts: supercomputing capabilities, algorithms, data, capital and talent. We have positioned Hong Kong as an international exchange and co-operation hub for the AI sector. This year, we will host events of global significance, including the inaugural International Young Scientist Forum on Artificial Intelligence and the International Conference on Embodied AI Robots. We believe these platforms will be ideal occasions to discuss how AI could reinforce our efforts in combating climate change. 

Ladies and gentlemen, we need not just action but also thought leadership. That’s what makes fora like today’s highly meaningful and productive. 

Hong Kong will continue to host various climate platforms. For example, the second edition of Hong Kong Green Week will be held this September. Anchored by the Climate Business Forum co-hosted with the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank, the event will offer a platform for dialogue, deal-making and partnership. 

All of these efforts reflect our belief and commitment that Hong Kong can – and must – play a meaningful role in the global climate response. 

Let us act together – with courage and a sense of urgency – for our planet, our community and future generations.

I wish you all a most successful forum. Thank you very much.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 12:48PM by PIB Delhi

For disease surveillance, prevention and control along with efforts for responsible antibiotic use of the Government are as follows: –

1. Active disease surveillance on diseases such as Avian influenza, PPR, CSF, FMD etc. are taken up by various ICAR Animal Science institutes. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Institute on Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru provides disease risk forewarnings using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning models (AI &ML) for 15 economically important diseases on monthly basis to every state including displaying on ICAR-NIVEDI’s NADRES V2 portal as well as DAHD portal.
2. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has a network of laboratories which includes diagnostic laboratories in the States, one Central Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (CDDL) at Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly and five Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories (RDDLs) one each at Bengaluru, Pune, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Guwahati for disease surveillance, early detection and swift response to disease threats.
3. ICAR has strengthened the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by initiating All India Network Programme on AMR (AINP-AMR) involving 31 centres across different states of the country. Indian Network for Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) is conducting AMR surveillance to track trends in food animals and aquaculture to understand AMR risk factors in animals and fisheries to devise control strategies.
4. Department has formulated the National Action Plan on Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR) in consultation with MoH&FW and other stake holders for judicious use, surveillance and monitoring of antibiotics in animal health sector. MoA&FW is also one of the stakeholder in respect to use of pesticides and antibiotics in agriculture sector keeping in view the One Health Initiative and provisions under NAP-AMR. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has issued advisories to all State/UTs for judicious use of antibiotics in treatment of food producing animals, for stopping the use of antibiotics in animal feed and for general awareness.
5. Under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) scheme, 100% central assistance is provided to States/UTs for vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Lumpy Skin Disease, Black Quarter, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia etc including disease surveillance, monitoring and capacity building. Vaccination reduces the use of antibiotics, hence reduce the AMR.

This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 25th March, 2025.

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Source: Government of India

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognisance of the reported murder of a person due to police inaction on his complaint about threats to his life in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu

Reportedly, the victim was actively involved in legal cases against the Waqf land in the area

The Commission issues notices to the State DGP and the District Collector, Tirunelveli calling for a detailed report within four weeks

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 10:58AM by PIB Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a retired Sub-Inspector of Police was murdered in broad daylight in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu by a group of four persons. Reportedly, the victim was an activist fighting legal cases against the encroachment of Waqf land in the area and had been receiving death threats from some people. He had also alleged that the police was not taking proper action against them as it was hand-in-glove with them.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious violation of the human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued notices to the Director General of Police and the District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.

According to the media report, carried on 19th March, 2025, the family of the deceased has alleged that police inaction and gross negligence led to his murder.

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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     A man who went missing in Sau Mau Ping has been located.

     Ng Chi-kwong Dilly, aged 56, went missing after he left his residence on Hiu Kwong Street on February 24 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on March 7.

     The man was located in Ngau Tau Kok this morning (March 24). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 12:49PM by PIB Delhi

One of the key functions of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), under Section 9(k) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, is to impart education on the humane treatment of animals and promote public awareness against the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals. This is achieved through various means, including lectures, books, posters, cinematographic exhibitions, and more. Various steps taken to enhance public awareness and participation in animal welfare initiatives, particularly among school children are placed at Annexure-1.

AWBI is publishing various guidelines, regulations and booklets so as to sensitize the law enforcement authorities on the issues related to animal welfare laws. AWBI also organized the training programmes for the Law enforcement authorities to sensitize them on the issues related to animal welfare laws.

During this financial year, a One-day training programme was conducted for the Police Officials on 19.10.2024 at Police Training School, Thanisandra, Bengaluru on Animal Welfare Laws. During this training, sessions on Importance on Animal Welfare, PCA Act, 1960, Regulations on Slaughter and Transportation of Animals, ABC Rules and Practical Training and case studies were covered. The subject experts in the field of animal welfare laws and rules delivered their lectures to sensitize the officials of the Police Department. The Superintendent of Police and Principal, Police Training School and his team coordinated in successful conducting of the training programme.

AWBI has published four books to create awareness amongst the State Governments and UTs including Law enforcement authorities as per the details given below:

1. Law Enforcement Handbook on Animal Welfare Laws
2. Animal Law Handbook for Urban Local bodies
3. Handbook for Veterinary Officers on Animal Welfare Laws
4. Revised Animal Birth Control (ABC) module for Street Dogs Population management, rabies eradication and reducing man-dog conflict.

AWBI, on receipt of complaints regarding cruelty to animals from various parts of the country, is taking up the matters with the concerned State Governments and District Collectors / Magistrates / District Superintendent of police sensitizing them about the existing animal welfare laws for conducting an enquiry to the cruelty matters. The State Authorities are empowered to initiate appropriate action against the offenders meting out cruelty to animals and to take action as per the law.

The details of letters issued for awareness for Amroha, Uttar Pradesh are given in Annexure-2.

As per Section 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, it shall be the duty of every person having the care or charge of any animal to take all reasonable measures to ensure the well-being of such animal and to prevent the infliction upon such animal of unnecessary pain or suffering.

Also, as per Section 11(1)(i) of the PCA Act, 1960, If any person, without reasonable cause, abandons any animal in circumstances which render it likely that it will suffer pain by reason of starvation or thirst; he shall be punishable, in the case of a first offence, with fine which shall not be less than ten rupees but which may extend to fifty rupees and in the case of a second or subsequent offence committed within three years of the previous offence, with fine which shall not be less than twenty-five rupees but which may extend to one hundred rupees or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with both

As per the Article 246(3) of the Constitution of India in List II of Seventh Schedule the Preservation, protection and improvement of stock and prevention of animal diseases; veterinary training and practice is under State list on which the State has exclusive power to make laws for such State or any part thereof with respect to any of the matters enumerated in List II in the Seventh Schedule. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the local bodies to take care of the stray animals and to regularize the process of registration of the Pet Ownership in their respective municipal areas, which will help in monitoring the number of pet animals.

Details of rules notified and advisories issued by the Central Government are placed at Annexure – 3.

Annexure-1

Steps taken to enhance public awareness and participation in animal welfare initiatives, particularly among school children

1. AWBI has been consistently encouraging animal welfare organizations and individuals by nominating them as Honorary Animal Welfare Representative (HAWR) to extend educational programs to schools by organizing activities such as poster competitions, painting contests, and essay writing competitions. These programs aim to foster compassion towards animals and help shape better, more responsible citizens.
2. To support these efforts, AWBI has developed educational modules for school children in two age groups: Class V-VIII and Class IX-XII. These modules cover various topics aimed at raising awareness and sensitizing students about animal welfare. For Classes V-VII, the subjects include Compassion for Animals, Animal Behavior, Animal Cruelty, Responsible Pet Ownership, and Animal Superstition. For Classes IX-XII, the modules cover more advanced topics like Veterinary Help for Pet and Street Animals, Conflict Mitigation, Achievements in Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare and Sustainability, Human Health, and Ahimsa (Culture and Heritage in India). These modules have been circulated to the Department of Education in all State Governments and UTs to ensure wide dissemination.
3. AWBI has also initiated training programs in schools to ensure that its message reaches young children effectively. In addition, regular seminars, workshops, and awareness programs conducted by State Governments and animal welfare organizations play a crucial role in sensitizing the public, particularly animal lovers.
4. The AWBI regularly issues advisories and circulars to raise public awareness about animal welfare. These advisories are issued during key events such as Animal Welfare Fortnight (January 14 to 30), World Animal Day, World Rabies Day, humane celebrations of Deepavali, and during the summer and winter seasons to emphasize animal welfare concerns.
5. Moreover, AWBI conducts training programs for Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives and issues Colony Animal CareTaker authorization letters to compassionate individuals who care for community animals in their local areas. These efforts help in promoting the well-being of animals and fostering a compassionate society.

Annexure-2

Letters issued for awareness for Amroha, Uttar Pradesh

S.No.	Date of Complaint	Subject of Complaint	Letter to whom
1	31.05.2022	Request to take necessary action to save life of stray animals in Amroha	Letter dated 31.05.2022 was issued to the District Magistrate, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh
2	13.04.2024	Requested to implementation the provisions of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 and AWBI Module to control the population of the street dogs effectively in District Amroha	Letter dated 24.04.2024 was issued to the Member Secretary, Uttar Pradesh State Animal Welfare Board & The Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Gokarnnath Rd, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow and The Municipal Commissioner Municipal Corporation of Amroha
3	07.02.2025	Complaint against the owner of the Pit Bull for attacking and killing a Community Dog in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh	Letter dated 04.03.2025 was issued to the Member Secretary, Uttar Pradesh State Animal Welfare Board & The Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Gokarnnath Rd, Badshah Bagh, Lucknow

Annexure-3

Details of rules notified and advisories issued by the Central Government

1. The Central Government has also notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018 to regulate the illegal breeding of animals and to regulate the sale or trade in pet animals respectively. These Rules are being implemented by the respective State Governments and UTs.
2. The AWBI had issued several advisories in relation to stray dogs and pet animals:
   1. Pet Dogs and Street Dogs Circular dated 26.02.2015.
   2. Circular to all DGPs of all States/UTs regarding harassment to Citizens showing compassion to animals dated 25-08-2015 and 28.10.2015.
   3. Advisory to initiate necessary action for rescue and rehabilitation of stray animals dated 12-07-2018.
   4. Advisory to identify sufficient number of feeding spots for stray dogs in every district and to properly implement the (AWBI Revised Guidelines on Pet dogs and street dogs) dated 03.03.2021.
   5. Request to properly implement and circulate the standard protocol for the adoption of community animals dated 17.05.2022.
   6. Guidelines for use of Muzzle on Dogs and care of community dogs dated 17.08.2022.
   7. Request to Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Animal Husbandry as well as to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of all Districts of all State/UTs to implement the provision of ABC Rules, 2023 dated 31.03.2023.
   8. Request to all District Magistrate of all Districts of all State/UTs to implement the provision of ABC Rules, 2023 dated 30.05.2023.

This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 25th March, 2025.

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