Important step of Delhi government towards animal welfare, SPCA committee will be there in every district, know how it will work

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 3, 2026

Delhi government has taken a big step to strengthen the animal welfare system in the capital. Now Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be formed in all the 13 revenue districts. The command of these societies will be in the hands of the concerned District Magistrate (DM). Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this step has been taken after the recent reorganization of revenue districts, so that effective implementation of laws related to animal protection can be ensured at the district level.

I want to tell all the animal lovers of Delhi that the government has started the Society for Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals initiative in 13 districts.
Now the strictest action will be taken on any complaint, the responsibility of which will be taken by the District Magistrate.
Who interrupted my budget speech… pic.twitter.com/wBMcCuCoPz
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) April 2, 2026

The Delhi government has taken a major administrative step to strengthen the animal welfare system at the grassroots level in the capital. It has been decided to form Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in all 13 revenue districts. Its command will be in the hands of the concerned District Magistrate (DM). Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this step has been taken after the recent reorganization of revenue districts. So that effective implementation of laws related to animal protection can be ensured at the district level.

CM Rekha Gupta said, all these SPCA committees will work under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960. Experts and other members related to the field of animal welfare will be included in these. These committees, working under the chairmanship of the DM at the district level, will ensure faster action, better monitoring and coordination in cases of cruelty to animals. This will make the system more effective at the ground level.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that all SPCA committees will now work under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960. These committees will include experts and other members of animal welfare. These committees, working under the chairmanship of DM at the district level, will take swift action in cases of cruelty towards animals. Will ensure better monitoring and coordination. Will make the animal welfare system more effective at the ground level.

DSPCA will be closed after the implementation of the new system

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Animal Welfare Board constituted at the state level will be the main body of this entire system. This board will monitor the effective implementation of the law, provide technical and financial support to the SPCA committees functioning at the district level, ensure enhancement of their working capacity, after the implementation of the new system, the Delhi Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) will be closed, so that the animal welfare system becomes more clear, streamlined and effective.

Government committed to the protection and welfare of animals

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi government is committed to the protection and welfare of animals. He said that this joint structure of the State Level Animal Welfare Board and the District SPCA will strengthen the institutional arrangements, ensuring tangible improvement in animal welfare outcomes in the capital. The Chief Minister also said that protection of animals is the hallmark of a sensitive and responsible society and expressed confidence that these steps will play an important role in making Delhi a more humane and responsible society.

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