AWBI, NALSAR Sign MoU to Train Animal Welfare Representatives
Hyderabad: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NALSAR University of Law here on Thursday. The MoU was signed by Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Chairman, AWBI and Prof. Shrikrishna Deva Rao, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University.
The MoU formalized a strategic partnership aimed at providing high-quality, professional legal training to civil society members who support District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and State Animal Welfare Boards in their efforts to assist animals.
This collaboration between AWBI and NALSAR will help in providing specialized training and education to the applicants of Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives (HAWRs) with AWBI wherein participants will be equipped with essential knowledge in animal welfare laws, procedures, investigative techniques, and related subjects.
The training will be conducted in batches, with a maximum of 25 participants per session and will span a minimum of three days. Upon successful completion of training, AWBI will issue Honorary Animal Welfare Representative (HAWR) certifications based on assessments conducted by NALSAR.
Intellectual property rights for the training materials remain with NALSAR while AWBI will have exclusive usage rights for HAWR training. The partnership between AWBI and NALSAR represents a significant step towards enriching the legal ecosystem for animal welfare in the country.
The AWBI also held its 53rd General meeting today at National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research (NARFBR) in Hyderabad. The meeting addressed various matters for furtherance of animal welfare in the country including administrative issues. The AWBI will be celebrating Animal Welfare Fortnight from January 14 to 30 across the country with activities highlighting the diversity of life on Earth and the vital role animals play in ecosystems.