Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India

Good Practices in Animal Experimentation (CPCSEA)

Check list for information to be submitted while seeking permission of Committee for Conducting Experiments [html], [pdf], and [word]
Check list for standardized information to be submitted at the time of Registration [html], [pdf], and [word]
Procedure of Registration of establishments for breeding of animals and experiments on animals [html], [pdf], and [word]
Procedure of Animal Experimentation Clearance [html], [pdf], and [word]
Approval of Animal House Facilities [html], [pdf], and [word]
Format for Inspecting Teams for approval of Animal House Facilities for breeding of animals/conduct of experimentation on animals [html], [pdf], and [word]
Standing time tables of meetings of the CPCSEA [html], [pdf], and [word]

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) of the CPCSEA.

Recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Rehabilitation of Animals After Experimentation Set Up by CPCSEA. [word], [pdf]

Checklist (to be submitted with Research Protocol on Large Animals for consideration of CPCSEA) [word], [pdf]
Record of Animals Acquired and Experiments performed:(to be maintained by the Investigator)(REVISED FORM D) [word], [pdf]
Record of Animals bred/acquired :(to be maintained by Breeder/Establishment).(REVISED FORM C) [word], [pdf]
Application for Permission for Animal Experiments.(REVISED FORM B) [word], [pdf]
Application for Registration of Breeder/Establishment/ Educational Institutions / Shelters (REVISED FORM A). [word], [pdf]

Appointment of two posts of Expert Consultants (one each at Chennai & New Delhi on contract basis in the office of Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA), New Delhi. [word], [pdf]

Application for permission for animal experiments.

Dissolution of Sub-Committee on Large Animals.

CPCSEA Guidelines for Laboratory Animal Facility
Report of the consultative group on review of the norms and practices for regulation of animal experimentation.

Advertisements
Registration with the committee by person(s)/establishment(s) carrying on the business of the breeding of animals or trade of animals for the purpose of experiments.
Invitations of views/suggestions on the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on Rehabilitation of Animals After Experimentation set up by Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals(CPCSEA).
Filling up of the post of Secretary, Animal Welfare Board of India, Chennai, by transfer on deputation basis.
Ministry of Environment & Forests (Animal Welfare Division) invites application for appointment on contract basis in the Office of the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) based at New Delhi for one post of Expert Consultant.
Ministry of Environment & Forests (Animal Welfare Division) invites applications for the following posts on Deputation (ISTC) basis for its subordinate body , National Institute of Animal Welfare located in Village Sikri, Ballabhgarh, Faridabad (Haryana).
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has entrusted the task of implementing the education and training programmes at the NIAW through Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL).
Advertisement for Selection of Expert Consultants, for the purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA).

An Overview
The Animal Welfare Division is entrusted with the implementation of the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960). A number of Rules have been framed under this Act for welfare of animals. The Act & Rules are as follows:
(a) The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 - Annexure - I
(b) The various Rules framed are as under:

Plan schemes are in operation for implementation of the statutory obligations cast under this Act. Two statutory organizations viz. Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and Committee for the Purpose of Supervision and Control of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) are also set up under this Act. The composition of AWBI & CPCSEA are at Annexures II & III
A large number of domestic, stray and uncared animals need care and protection. Animals suffer from injuries and disabilities as a result of road accidents or diseases. The infrastructure for provision of emergency services to animals is almost non-existent and there is a need to strengthen the capabilities of organizations working in the field at the grass root level throughout the country by creation of infrastructure and facilities for the care of sick and injured animals and also for creation of medical facilities. Schemes are being implemented by this Division with the objective of making available emergency services to animals in distress by provision of appropriate assistance to competent organizations working in the field.
The Division deals with eight Schemes which are as follows:

Provision of Shelter Houses
Provision of Ambulance Services for animals in Distress
Animal Birth Control and Immunization of Stray Dogs
National Institute of Animal Welfare
Scheme for Relief to Animals during Natural Calamities and Unforeseen circumstances
Scheme for Scholarships to students for Study Abroad in Animal Welfare
Assistance to Animal Welfare Board of India
Assistance to Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals, (CPCSEA)

Composition of the Division
A Joint Secretary heads the Division. There are 2 Directors, and 2 Under Secretaries, and one Section Officer. The other staff consists of 4 Assistants & 1 Legal Assistant (at present 2 UDCs, 3 LDCs, & I Typist vacant). The Division has two PAs. There is support staff of 3 Helpers.

For further information, please contact:
Animal Welfare Division
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Paryavaran Bhawan
CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi - 110 003