Animal Welfare Board of India Honors Prominent Figures at Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony |
| Date | 27th February 2025 |
| Venue | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Organizer | Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) |
| Ministry | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| AWBI Establishment | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960 |
| Attendees | Union Ministers, senior government officials, state representatives, animal welfare advocates |
| Books Launched | 1. Handbook for Veterinary Officers on Animal Welfare Laws2. Law Enforcement Handbook on Animal Welfare Laws3. Animal Law Handbook for Urban Local Bodies4. Revised Animal Birth Control (ABC) Module |
| Prani Mitra Awards | Categories & Awardees:Advocacy - Individual: Shri Akhil Jain, Raipur, ChhattisgarhInnovative Idea - Individual: Shri Ramesh Bhai Veljibhai Ruparelia, Gondal, GujaratLifetime Animal Service - Individual: Shri Harnarayan Soni, Osiyan, Jodhpur, RajasthanAnimal Welfare Organization: Sri Sri 1008 Sriram Ratandasji Vaishnav Go Sewa Samiti, Karahdham, Morena, Madhya PradeshCorporate/PSUs/Government Bodies/Cooperatives: Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust, Jamnagar, Gujarat |
| Jeev Daya Awards | Categories & Awardees:Individual: Ms. Nisha Subramanian Kunju, Mumbai, MaharashtraAnimal Welfare Organization: Bhagwan Mahavir Pashu Raksha Kendra, Kutch, GujaratSchools/Institutions/Teachers/Children (Below 18 Years): Master Chaitanya M Saxena, Jaipur, RajasthanMaster Aadi Shah, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Prani Mitra Award History | Introduced in 1966; Recognizes individuals and organizations; 54 individuals honored to date |
| Jeev Daya Award History | Established in 2001; Recognizes animal lovers; 12 individuals and organizations honored to date |