People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has warned that the Centre’s draft proposal on animal cruelty rules could weaken existing safeguards for animals used in laboratory experiments if notified in its current form.
The proposal seeks to replace the Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision) Rule. PETA India said the draft may dilute protections currently in place for animals used in research and testing.
According to PETA India, celebrities, politicians and scientists have signed on to support its plea against the draft. The organisation has urged authorities to reconsider the proposal before it is implemented.
