The Animal Welfare Board of India

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It was established in 1962 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The AWBI is responsible for promoting animal welfare in India and for enforcing the Prevention of Cruelty to … Read more

National Commission for Minorities

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The NCM is a quasi-judicial body with the power to investigate complaints of discrimination against minorities and to recommend remedial measures to the government. The NCM has the following functions: … Read more