2nd India Weeks for the Animals
14-31 January 2012
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The India Weeks for the Animals team is connecting and working with advocates and community leaders across India. We anticipate shining the spotlight on organizations, as well as helping in any way possible promoting life-saving and life-changing events that will help communities in beautiful India.
Please contact us. Let us together highlight India's organizations, event and/or fundraisers now. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome as we work together to build these exciting days designed to celebrate animals and join together on India's behalf.
For ideas and suggestions, we would be honored to connect with you.
January 14-31, 2012
Animal Welfare Board of India
Fortnight 2012
"A Time to Celebrate and To Become Involved"
Animal Welfare Board of India
13/1 North Seawood Rd.
Valmiki Najar
Thiruvan Miyur
Chenai, Tamil Nadu. India
Please visit link to see the many ways you can help and become involved for India's animals during these two weeks. This is a time for all to come together and join India's welfare movement.
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January 14-17, 2012
2012 Pongal Festival
Southern India,
Particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. It's celebrated with much enthusiasm, quite like Thanksgiving in America. The festival is an important one because much of the state relies on agriculture to generate an income.
When is Pongal Celebrated:
Pongal is celebrated on the same dates every year, at the start of the Tamil month, Thai. Pongal takes place from January 14-17, 2012. The main festivities occur on January 15.
Where is Pongal Celebrated:
Pongal is widely celebrated in southern India, particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu.
How is Pongal Celebrated:
On the first day (Bhogi Pongal), houses are thoroughly cleaned an decorated. The fronts of houses are adorned with rangoli (kolam). People buy new clothes and take oil baths. During the festival, families gather to feast and dance.
Popular attractions on the third and fourth day of Pongal used to be bull fights and bird fights, particularly Jallikattu in Madurai. However, there's been a great push to outlaw such activities in recent years. What do you think? Should Jallikattu be banned?
What Rituals are Performed During Pongal:
On the main Pongal day (the second day, called Surya Pongal), the Sun God is worshiped. People also gather in their homes to cook the Pongal dish. It's offered to the Sun God during prayers, and later served for lunch.
The third day (Mattu Pongal), is dedicated to worshiping the farm animals, particularly cows. Most farmers still use bulls, bullock carts, and antiquated traditional implement for ploughing.
On the fourth day (Kanya Pongal), birds are worshiped. Visit website
http://goindia.about.com/od/festivalinformation
/p/pongal-festival.htm
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Present- Ongoing
Visakha Society for the Protection
and Care of Animals
Emergency Appeal to Help Cows!
Visakha Society for the Protection (VSPCA)
and Care of Animals
26-15-200, Main Road
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh, India, 530-001
Special appeal to help VSPCA cows!
Tragically cows with plastic bags and other foreign objects in their stomachs face lingering painful death without their surgical removal. Typical "grazing" area for a street cow in India looks like this-Visit website for photos!
VSPCA has rescued hundreds of cows rescued from dire conditions who were destined to be slaughtered with rusty chain saws. Rescuing them involved great danger as some of our staff were attacked and badly injured in the fight to save them. Now these cows are in jeopardy of dying unless they have surgical procedures to remove these potentially lethal foreign objects.
VSPCA has rescued hundreds of cows rescued from dire conditions who were destined to be slaughtered with rusty chain saws. Rescuing them involved great danger as some of our staff were attacked and badly injured in the fight to save them. Now these cows are in jeopardy of dying unless they have surgical procedures to remove these potentially lethal foreign objects.
Make a donation today to help the cows of Visakhapatnam! Bless your compassion. http://www.vspca.org/index.php
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Sunday January 15th 9:00 am am - 5:30pm
SHARAN
Sanctuary for Health & Reconnection
to Animals and Nature
"Peas Vs Pills" in Auroville
Quiet Healing Centre,
Chinnamudlyarchavadi,
Off ECR Road,
Auroville, South India 605104
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A workshop to inspire you to reclaim your health.The Peas Vs Pills workshops are designed to empower you to reclaim responsibility for your health.
Presenter Bio
Dr Shah has been practicing homeopathy in India for over 30 years. She has been working for the past 11 years at the Quiet Healing Centre, Auroville. She believes each of us can be our own best doctors most of the time. For the past 4 years, she has presented these workshops all over India, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland, UK, and USA inspiring others to make dietary and lifestyle changes resulting in positive health. Her recent 21 day residential program for reversing diabetes was a huge success. Everyone was able to cut down their medications and many were able to get rid of all their medications in just 21 days and start enjoying real health. All laboratory reports were done in the beginning and end of the program.
Nature's wisdom surpasses that of any doctor. Learn how you can PREVENT and CURE most illness', including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pains and backaches, psychological problems and more just by -
Understanding what your body is trying to tell you and responding accordingly.
Understanding what would be the healthy diet for a human being and learning how to prepare tasteful, healthy meals that heal.
The workshops are about healing yourself and others through the understanding of the human anatomy and physiology and nature's laws. Visit
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January 2012
"Only Sprouts"
Mharo Rajasthan's Recipes -
Rajasthan A State in Western India
from Priya Yallapantula
Become involved in sharing veggie recipes. This blog contains many of the unknown and less known recipes from Rajasthani Cuisine and few other recipes that I have learnt and experimented from around the world !
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People For Animals
See Animal Protection Laws in India
Learn more at link below. This is a wonderful resource.
CENTRAL LAWS
-The Prevention of Cruelty Animals Act,1960
-The Performing Animals Rules,1973 and The Performing Animals( Registration) Rules
-The Prevention Of Cruelty To Draught And Pack Animals Rules,1965
-The Transport of Animals Rules,1978
-Transport of Monkeys
-Transport of Cattle
-Transport of Equines
-Transport of Sheep and Goats
-Transport of Poultry
-Transport of Pigs
-The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals( Slaughter House) Rules,2001
-The Experiments On Animals( Control And Supervision) Rules,1968
-The Wild Life Protection Act,1972
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Friday, January 20- Sunday, January 24
Jaipur Literature Festival
Diggi Palace
Jaipur, India
DSC Jaipur Literature Festival is the largest literary festival in Asia-Pacific, and the most prestigious celebration of national and international literature to be held in India. It encompasses a range of readings, talks, debates, performances, children’s workshops and interactive activities held in the beautiful heritage property, Diggi Palace in the Rajasthani capital of Jaipur.
Entering its fifth year, JLF is now regarded as the Kumbh Mela of Indian and international writing, drawing in writers and readers from across India and the wider world: from America, Europe, Africa and from across the breadth of South Asia, the brightest, most brilliant, funny, moving and remarkable authors come to Jaipur every January. Free adn open to all. http://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/
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Ongoing Program
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter
ABC (Animal Birth Control) Sterilization
and Anti-Rabies Program
Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter
Next to the Government Art College
Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai
Tamil Nadu, South India 606 603
The objectives are to control population and eliminate rabies in the dog population thereby eliminating almost all rabies deaths in the human population.
Homeless street dogs are captured, sterilized, held six days or more to convalesce, given anti-rabies injections, and returned to their original territories.At some point, which we believe has already been reached, the population will start reducing naturally as the number of deaths exceeds the number of births. With ongoing “maintenance”, it will continue to decrease and stabilize at a much lower level.
We currently do between 80 and 140 Sterilizations/Anti-rabies injections per month. Our ABC dogs have Arnica and Rescue Remedy (both homeopathic substances) included in their drinking water. One facilitates healing and the other helps overcome the stress of being “captured” and whisked away to what at first seems a strange and threatening place.
We provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If an animal is injured in the middle of the night, we will pick him up and bring him to the clinic. Our doctors are on call 24 hours a day.
There have not been many rabies cases in this area. When we do get a report we send someone to catch the animal and bring it in for observation. If it does appear to possibly be rabies we inform the Municipality who sends someone to the area to alert the nearby residents and tell those at risk to go for treatment to the Government Hospital. And we immediately send a shelter team into the area to give all nearby dogs anti-rabies injections. Please visit website http://www.arunachalasanctuary.com/about.html
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Ongoing Actions
People for Animals
Haryana, Naresh Kadyan
New Delhi, India
People for Animals is a leading India animal rights and protection organization. Headed up by Naresh Kadyan. This gentleman is a Gandhian Ideologist, Philosopher . Naresh Kadyan is an animal rights activist in India, running ambulance and shelter for animals in distress around Delhi in Haryana.
Founder Chairman, PFA Haryana / International Organisation for Animal Protection in India.
Visit official website http://www.pfaharyana.in/
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Ends Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 at 09:00 AM
Animal Welfare Initiative
Your Voice Needed!
The animal protection law in India - the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act - was first passed in 1960, and few amendments have been made since. It is woefully outdated, with tiny fines, and not at all a deterrent to anyone who is cruel to animals.
A new bill has been drafted by the Animal Welfare Board of India to replace the original Act, but the Government is dragging its feet on this issue. And now, unfortunately, a competing, unacceptable version is circulating, drafted without the participation of the Animal Welfare Board.
Please send an e-mail to the Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and Ms. Jayanthi Natarajan, Minister for Environment & Forests. Tell them to support and enact the bill drafted by the Animal Welfare Board of India. Here is the link to our petition:
Please support this cause wholeheartedly and forward this link to all your friends and request them to in turn forward to their friends. With this email network, let us all together pressurize the Govt of India to act quickly to enact the legislation as drafted by Animal Welfare Board of India. It is high time we take up this issue so that our animals got their due. Ends On Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 at 09:00 AM
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- Ongoing Action-
WPSI Campaigns
Ways to Help India's Wildlife. Learn about campaigns.
1.Anti-Poaching & Wildlife Trade Programme
2. Tiger Protection Programme
3. Endangered Species Protection Programme
4. Education & Awareness Programme
5. Legal Programme
6. Community Support Programme
7. Research for Conservation Programme
The WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY OF INDIA (WPSI) was founded in 1994 by Belinda Wright, its Executive Director, who was an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker till she took up the cause of conservation. From its inception, WPSI's main aim has been to bring a new focus to the daunting task of tackling India's growing wildlife crisis. It does this by providing support and information to government authorities to combat poaching and the escalating illegal wildlife trade - particularly in wild tigers. It has now broadened its focus to deal with human-animal conflicts and provide support for research projects.
With a team of committed environmentalists, WPSI is one of the most respected and effective wildlife conservation organisations in India. It is a registered non-profit organisation, funded by a wide range of Indian and international donors. The Society’s Board Members include leading conservationists and business people. http://www.wpsi-india.org/projects/index.php
Ways to Help India's Wildlife.
Influential Political people to contact:
Shri Manmohan Singh
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
South Block, Raisina Hill
New Delhi-110011
Tel: (91-11) 23012312
Fax: (91-11) 23016857 & 23019545
Email: pmosb@pmo.nic.in
Shri Jairam Ramesh
Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Ministry of Environment and Forests
C-1/9, Lodhi Gardens,
Rajesh Pilot Marg,
New Delhi - 110 003
Tel.(R): (91-11) 24638111, 24632288
Tel.(O): (91-11) 24361727, 23463958
Fax: (91-11) 24362222
Email: jairam@sansad.nic.in
Shri Vijay Sharma, IAS
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Government of India
CGO Complex, Paryavaran Bhavan
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003
India
Tel: (91-11) 24361896 & 24360721
Email: vijai.sharma@nic.in Shri. M.B. Lal, IFS
Additional Director General of Forests (Wildlife)
Room No. 441,
Ministry of Environment and Forests
CGO Complex, Paryavaran Bhavan
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003
India
Tel: (91-11) 24363247
Fax: (91-11) 24364790
Email: mb.lal@nic.in
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Ongoing -Learn about their primary campaigns
Wildlife SOS
Learn about their amazing rescue of wild animals, information about any illegal trade in wildlife, poaching of wildlife in India, or about how you can help and participate in their mission.
Wildlife SOS - India
D-210, Defence Colony
New Delhi, India-110024
SOS was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve India's natural heritage, forests and wildlife wealth. Today, the organization has evolved to actively work towards protecting the Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile poacher communities.
India's wildlife is under severe threat - every animal from the majestic elephant and the tiger, to the shy sloth bear and rare pangolins have fast become "the hunted". While time is running out for these creatures, it's not too late to help.
Although Wildlife SOS is mainly known for our work with 'dancing bears' we also have active projects to help leopards, elephants, reptiles and other animals. We also work on various projects targeted at environment and biodiversity conservation, as well as, reducing our carbon footprint.
We believe in working with organizations and individuals that share our philosophy. Wildlife SOS has formal 'co-operative' agreements in place with state governments and forest departments in more than nine states in India. Wildlife SOS is a registered Non Profit Charity in India, USA and UK.* All funds donated to Wildlife SOS are transferred to India and are used for wildlife and environment protection, rescue and conservation projects.
Please visit website at http://www.wildlifesos.org/
Please consider helping this wonderful organization. Contact to help wsos@vsnl.com ; info@wildlifesos.org
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During Weeks and Ongoing
Adopt an All Indian Dog or Cat
VSPCA Adoption Program
VSPCA
26-15-200,
Main Road
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh, India, 530-001
For those living in and around Visakhapatnam and interested in taking care of our lovely animals, please contact us about our adoption program.
As more people in India get “pets” or companion animals, one of our aims is to avoid the same problems that the western countries have been battling for over 100 years. That of unwanted pets having to be euthanized. We do not want a throwaway society for our beloved animals but need the public’s help to adopt a pet rather than buy one from a pet shop.
Our animal shelter frequently has purebred pets needing adoption but please consider a mixed breed/all India dog. Mixed breed have less health problems. Consider even adopting a fully grown dog or cat rather than just a puppy or kitten and you can also know the personality first and make sure the pet is a match for your family situation.
Not every one has the time to raise a puppy or kitten and giving a home to a abandoned pet will give much satisfaction to you and the pet.
Contact: Tel: 91-891-3296217 (office) 2001046 (shelter), Email: info@vspca.org
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List of Endangered Animals in India
See list for endangered, critically endangered,
vulnerable and threatened
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Monday, January 31st 7 pm-8pm
A Prayer for the beautiful animals and people of India
Join all who would like to observe a moment of prayer and/or meditation.We are requesting prayers for India's animals and people.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
For ideas on this activity: http://www.animalworldusa.org/Inspiration.html
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Click dolphins to hear "One Love."
January 9th Breaking News!
The Plan to Cull 3 Million Stray Dogs is Shelved. http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2012/01/09/no-kill-policy-of-stray-dogs-continues/
Visit Canine Life Support
