Celebrating 14 Years of Impact for Animals
Fourteen years ago, Animal Equality India was founded with a bold vision—to create a world where all animals are respected and protected.
Today, as we mark our 14th anniversary, we look back with pride at how far we’ve come and the countless lives that have been saved through our work. Since its inception, Animal Equality India has achieved historical victories for animals.
Amruta Ubale, Executive Director Animal Equality India.
Historical Achievements
- our recommendations were included in the chicken and hen welfare rules
- ban on importation of foie gras
- temporary ban on all performances of bulls, including bull races, bull fights, etc.
- ban on the transport of animals across the Indo-Nepal border for animal sacrifice
- our suggestion of radar sensor device to save elephants from train accidents accepted by the government
- temporary ban on the sale of cattle for meat at cattle markets
These milestones represent not just legal triumphs, but powerful steps towards justice for animals.
- Investigations
In the past 14 years we have investigated:
- 220+ farms
- 30+ slaughter facilities
- 20+ investigations presented
We’ve shown the world the dark reality of animal agriculture. Our groundbreaking undercover investigations has exposed cruelty and sparked national conversations that have led to reform. Watch our investigations here:
- Legal Advocacy
We’ve presented five reports to the Government of India, each exposing systemic cruel and illegal practices in the dairy, aquaculture, egg and meat industries. It includes findings of our investigations and actionable and legally sound recommendations to reduce suffering of:
- Corporate Outreach
Animal Equality works with food companies to introduce meaningful animal welfare policies which reduces the suffering of farmed animals.
We’ve collaborated with 50+ food companies to stop the use of cages in their egg supply. Thanks to our work, companies like Four Seasons, St. Regis, Jio World, and Hyatt Centric are now 100% cage-free while many have transitioned between 40-99% and some are between 5-40%.
Our producer outreach work has positively impacted more than 52000 hens by ceasing cage use at egg farms.
- Education
– Love Veg
Our Love Veg campaign, supported by actress Ayesha Takia, empowers thousands to transition to a plant-based lifestyle.
We’ve presented a range of recipe videos highlighting how to replace animal products in various famous dishes.
We’ve educated the public on the plant-based alternatives by conducting food tasting sessions at various locations.
We’ve also taken our message into schools, colleges, offices, and public spaces, reaching thousands with the truth about factory farming and the power of plant-based living.
We’ve launched a 21 days plant-powered challenge in which 30 public figures turn vegan and others who are vegan inspire their followers to join. The videos had over 728,000 views.
– Public Voices for Animals
In our ‘Thoughtful Thursday’ campaign, 12 public figures used their platforms to speak for animals. From cage-free eggs to ending live animal markets, their voices amplified our mission during the lockdown.
– Reaching millions through media
Our work has been highlighted in top national and international media outlets like Times of India, Business Standard, Financial Express India, NDTV, the BBC, Wall Street Journal, etc reaching out to more than 5 billion people.
Together, We Create Change
As we celebrate 14 years, we know this is only the beginning. This change we’ve created for animals is possible because of you, who believes in a kinder future.
With your continued support, we can push for stronger laws, inspire millions to choose compassion, and save countless animals from suffering.
👉 Donate today and be part of the change.
LIVE KINDLY
With rich emotional lives and unbreakable family bonds, farmed animals deserve to be protected. You can build a kinder world by replacing animal food products with plant-based ones.
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