Tulsi Prajna 1993 07

SR No.: 524576
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Parmeshwar Solanki
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 1993
Total Pages: 184
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 9 MB

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The ideas are being changed from animal exploitation animal-use animal control animal welfare-to animal rights and liberation. The people are after the liberation of animal being caught by the research institutions and even zoos.
The efforts of various national and international agencies are very cncouraging and results are visible. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), World Wild-life Fund (WWF), World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (RSPCA) and various legislation by the United Nations and Governments are encouraging the sta ps for the protection of animals. The Tiger project of Govt. of India, Bird Migration Act, Convention of International Trade in Endangered species (CITES), Wild life Protection Act, are some of the efforts made by the various governments.
Environmental Ethics :
There is also an equal emphasis on the newly developed ethics generally called cnvironmental ethics. It is a good sign for establishing harmony with nature. Any how the ideas of environmental cthics were already existed in Hindus society and mentioned in the books of Hindu and Jaina religions. Western Society is also moving to these environmental ethics concerned with the respect for all living things and appreciation of the beauty of nature. Current Ethics :
-Dominance
-Continuous progress "Transtitional Ethics :
---Based on the ecosystem concept. Survival of the human species depends on
Survival of other species. New Ethics :
---Respect for all living things. -Appreciation of the beauty of nature.