Highlights

  • Animal Welfare Board of India withdraws Cow Hug Day appeal
  • The appeal is withdrawn following directions from the government
  • Board had appealed to celebrate Cow Hug Day on Feb 14 in a notice issued on Feb 6

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Appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' withdrawn

“As directed by the Competent Authority and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying the appeal issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India for the celebration of Cow Hug Day on 14th February 2023 stands withdrawn,” said the govt order

 

Appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' withdrawn

The government on 10 February withdrew its appeal to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’, three days after the Animal Welfare Board of India issued an order to this effect, The Indian Express reported.

"The appeal for celebration of Cow Hug Day on 14 February stands withdrawn as directed by the Animal Husbandary Ministry", the fresh order issued on February 10 read.

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