Live-Stock Bill 2023 – The deadline for submitting suggestions and objections to the draft Livestock Bill 2023 is nearing, and opposition to the bill is mounting. The bill, which was released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on June 7, has been met with criticism from animal rights activists, celebrities, and religious leaders.
One of the main concerns about the bill is that it would legalize the live transport of animals. This would mean that animals could be transported long distances in cramped and unsanitary conditions, which could lead to suffering and death. The bill also allows for the export of live animals, including dogs and cats. This has been met with particular opposition from animal rights activists, who argue that it is cruel to export animals that are not accustomed to the climate or conditions of other countries.
Other concerns about the bill include the lack of safeguards for animal welfare, the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, and the potential for the bill to be used to promote the slaughter of animals.
The government has defended the bill, saying that it is necessary to regulate the livestock trade and to promote the export of Indian livestock products. However, critics argue that the bill is unnecessary and that it would do more harm than good.
The deadline for submitting suggestions and objections to the bill is June 17. It remains to be seen whether the government will make any changes to the bill in response to the opposition.
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In other news:
- A group of celebrities, including Zeenat Aman, Kapil Dev, and Acharya Lokesh Muni, have joined a Twitter campaign to boycott the Livestock Bill 2023.
- The Hindu Religious Right Forum has called for a nationwide protest against the bill on June 17.
- The Animal Welfare Board of India has written to the government asking for the bill to be withdrawn.
The Livestock Bill 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked a great deal of debate. It remains to be seen whether the government will make any changes to the bill in response to the opposition.
