A Study on Role of NGOs for Animal Welfare: Some Preliminary Observations 

Abstract 

People for Animals, the Blue Cross of India, Wildlife SOS, and regional civil society  organizations are examples of NGOs engaged in animal care. They run rescue facilities,  perform sterilizations, push for legislative change, and carry out compassionate outreach. An  extensive network of organized action encompassing the stray, farmed, wildlife, and advocacy  realms is shown by a recent crowd-mapping of NGOs in India. Animals lack the innate  intelligence to communicate or articulate their issues. Some non-governmental organizations  that are aware of their suffering are fighting for their rights in such circumstances. This research  paper’s goal is to examine the several non-environmental groups that support animal rights in  India. India has legislation pertaining to animal rights. Only when an animal’s voice signals  that its rights have been violated can it be granted rights. The purpose of the study was to  determine what sorts of problems non-governmental groups have when establishing legal  animal rights activity and how to address them. In order to safeguard animals in India and other  nations, non-governmental organizations are crucial in bringing up animal issues in a variety  of contexts. The study looks at the many kinds of animal rights abuses as well as the function  of NGOs in connection with the particular legislation and roles of NGO to protect animal rights  and animal welfare. 

Key Words

Non-Government Organization, Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, Observations 

Introduction 

In India, where a range of anthropogenic and natural factors constantly jeopardize the welfare  of animals, including stray dogs, cattle, working animals, and wildlife species, animal  protection is still a crucial and developing issue. With more than 300 million livestock and an  estimated 60 million stray canines, India has a huge and complicated animal welfare  responsibility (Kaur & Singh, 2025). 

Amidst India’s vibrant culture and busy streets, there is a silent pain that is frequently  overlooked: the predicament of abandoned animals. The problem of abandoned animals is  complex and has wide-ranging effects, ranging from wounded cows left to wander aimlessly  to stray canines foraging for food. The issue of unfortunate abandoned animals in India is  caused by a confluence of cultural attitudes and socioeconomic causes. Due to financial  limitations or a lack of knowledge about ethical pet management, communities have been  uprooted as a result of rapid urbanization, leaving pets behind or abandoned. Additionally, cultural customs like the notion that feeding stray animals results in good karma can cause  overcrowding and mistreatment of such (Kachiza et al., 2024). 

Stray and abandoned animals deal with a lot of difficulties. They are susceptible to starvation  and dehydration since they frequently struggle to get enough food and clean water. They are  exposed to severe weather without the security and warmth of a house, which can worsen their  health. These creatures are also more vulnerable to illnesses, injuries, and collisions with cars  or other hazardous circumstances (Mohammed ,2023). In carrying out its aim to support animal  welfare and encourage humane treatment of animals in India, People for Animals must  overcome a wide range of obstacles. Stakeholders from a variety of sectors, including  governmental bodies, civil society organizations, communities, and individuals dedicated to  building a more sustainable and compassionate future for animals, must work together to  address these issues. 

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 and Article 51A(g) of the Constitution,  which require compassion for all living things, provide a robust legislative framework, but  implementation on the ground is still uneven. Abuse, neglect, overwork, lack of veterinary  treatment, illicit trafficking, and an increase in human-animal conflicts are among the many  issues that animals commonly encounter, particularly in peri-urban and rural areas. For  example, human-elephant conflict in Assam and Odisha, as well as an increase in urban  monkey violence, underscore the critical need for systemic solutions (MoEFCC, 2023). 

Animal rights organizations frequently take part in policy advocacy, influencing laws to shield  animals from abuse and exploitation. They strive to strengthen and implement laws that protect  the rights and welfare of animals through lobbying. Their efforts help to create a legal system  that takes changing moral principles into account (Deshmukh, 2024).

It is disgusting to witness people using animals cruelly in various contexts, such as bazaars, the  tourist business, or rigid norms and traditions. In any event, it would be considered double dealing to abandon animals or subject them to any kind of punishment while using them for  rational or remedial experimentation. The efforts made by NGOs, charitable organizations, and  trusts to protect animals and continuously promote awareness of fundamental rights are  admirable and need to be cherished by everyone. One of the duties of the human race is to  contribute to the advancement of organisms, and this should be done on a regular basis. Many  lives could be saved with a small amount of dedication. 

Every creature is eligible for a respectable and stable life in which they can enjoy the  advantages of riches. NGOs ensure this by continuously providing shelter, medical care, food,  and sustenance to animals in the general public. NGOs are also successfully linked to the fight  for fundamental rights. When there are instances of cruelty toward animals in the public  spotlight, NGOs record these incidents. The most neglected animals are those that are  homeless; non-governmental organizations ensure that these animals receive assistance during  accidents and illnesses. An overview of the NGOs and organizations that provide creature  government aid.  

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are essential in making sure that animals that are  prone to be neglected receive proper care because animal welfare is vitally important  everywhere, including in India. It participates in the rescue of stray and mistreated animals,  making every effort to guarantee that the animals receive proper care and are adopted. There is  some optimism that these animals can be given a chance at a better life because these  organizations provide them with love, care, and medical attention. 

Animals require non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for a number of reasons, including  the fact that other people who may be in close proximity to animals might not be aware of the  fact that animals require more than just physical medical assistance, such as housing for stray  animals who have been abused or treatment for various ailments. These animals receive a  second chance at life because of the help from non-governmental organizations, who provide  them with proper care in a secure setting.  

Advocacy and support for animal rights and welfare, in addition to treatment, are some of the  particular principles that NGOs uphold when working with animals. They strive to amend  legislation, advocate for humane treatment of animals, and increase public awareness of instances of animal abuse. These groups support and encourage social and policy changes to  improve how animals are treated in all societies. 

The support of the creature government incorporates a creature’s capacity to adjust to its  surroundings and variables, as well as its own personal fulfillment. In any case, that results in  a vast array of initiatives and exercises as well as several explanations. Shelters, social ties,  rigid associations, reputable organizations, humanitarian relief initiatives—the list could go  on—to enormous international connections with. There are hundreds, if not many, branches or  individuals spread over the globe. In this section, we take a moment to consider the tremendous  amount of work that these organizations have done and still do to protect fundamental freedoms worldwide.  

Objectives of the Study 

• To study the existing review of literature regarding work of NGOs for animal welfare
• To examine role of NGO for animal welfare 
• To study NGO activity with a focus on how they provide direct assistance to individuals  whose liberties have been infringed.

Role of NGO for Animal Welfare 

 ABC programming and sterilization

Animal Birth Control (ABC) operations, which  combine sterilization, microchips, immunization, and community-care feedback loops  in accordance with PCA Act standards, are managed by Delhi’s Municipal Corporation  and affiliated NGOs. A current initiative seeks to sterilize and microchip 70–80% of  Delhi’s stray canines in two months. To manage the number of stray dogs in a humane  manner, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program was implemented, which involves  sterilizing and immunizing stray dogs. Local animal rights organizations and PETA  (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Municipal corporations and welfare  organizations have collaborated to carry out the scheme.  

Public Education and Outreach

Studies reveal that community and school-based  awareness campaigns have a big impact on compassionate attitudes and shelter support  engagement. Public education lowers abuse and boosts adoption rates. NGOs have been  effective in bringing issues like puppy mills, farm animal welfare, and ethical  consumption to the public’s notice through media campaigns.

Conservation Initiatives and Protected Areas

One of the main Hangul protected  areas is the Dachigam National Park, which is close to Srinagar. The Jammu and  Kashmir State Forest Department and non-governmental organizations have made a  number of steps to stop poaching and preserve the habitat of the Hangul. The  government has established conservation initiatives centered on breeding, restoring the  species to its natural habitat, and population monitoring, and surveillance and patrolling  activities have been stepped up.  

Policy Reform and Legal Advocacy

NGOs such as People for Animals advocate for  the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act 1960 to be enforced more strictly, with  revised penalties, regulatory supervision, and enhanced accountability. Increased fines  (up to €75,000) and more severe penalties for heinous cruelty offenses are the goals of  recent proposed revisions. In order to convert moral standards into legally binding  public policy, policy researchers stress the necessity of successful civil society campaigning.

Conclusion 

NGOs and young volunteers work together to strengthen the grassroots movement for animal  protection in India. While kids contribute vitality, flexibility, local trust, and cultural resonance,  NGOs provide structure, technical expertise, infrastructure, and advocacy. When combined,  they improve public empathy, policy advocacy, sterilization, and rescue, particularly in  underserved rural, tribal, and urban regions (Kaur & Singh, 2025). Animal rights organizations  raise awareness about the moral treatment of animals and act as strong advocates for voiceless  beings. They are essential in teaching the public about topics like animal testing, factory  farming, and the preservation of endangered species. These NGOs help create a society that is  more knowledgeable and sympathetic by spreading knowledge and encouraging compassion  (Animal Equality India, 2024). When it comes to involving communities in animal rights  campaigns, NGOs are essential. They promote a sense of accountability and compassion for  animals by planning workshops, awareness campaigns, and outreach initiatives. In addition to  immediately benefiting animals, this community involvement helps build a more peaceful and  caring society (Deshmukh, 2024). NGOs operate benevolently toward government support  since they don’t make any assumptions about the benefits they will receive. NGOs are also  linked to raising awareness of government support for animals on a larger scale. One way to  support basic rights and government help is to spread mindfulness. 

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