World Animal Day 2020: Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation bans sale of meat on October 4

To mark World Animal Day on Sunday, Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has banned sale of meat in area. In an order issued on Thursday evening, VVMC imposed a ban on sale of meat on October 2 on occasion of Gandhi Jayanti as well as on October 4. This order was issued to slaughterhouses, meat and poultry sellers barring m from slaughtering or selling meat while mentioning strict action against those found violating ban order in Vasai and Virar. 

This per local media reports, VVMC has imposed a ban on slaughter and sale of meat for first time in twin cities. ban order was issued in compliance with Animal Welfare Board of India's visory, from September 2019, on banning slaughter and sale of meat on Gandhi Jayanti as well as World Animal Day.

World Animal Day

World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4 across globe. This day is an annual international celebration of action for animal rights and welfare. October 4, World Animal Day, is also feast day of Francis of Assisi who was patron saint of animals. aim of this day is to improve status of animals on an international level while raising awareness about ir welfare and rights. Animal activists and organisations across world use this occasion to make world a better and safer place for animals and urge people to speak up against animal abuse. 

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World Animal Day comes just days after World Vegetarian Day which aims to promote healthy eating habits and a vegan diet. Established by rth American Vegetarian Society in 1977, this day marks beginning of Vegetarian Awareness Month. This month is actively used by animal rights groups, NGOs and organisations to promote animal welfare. 

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