In order to popularise the simplified approval process for use of animals in shooting for films, TV programmes and web content, the Animal Welfare Board of India is conducting workshops in various cities of the country. The workshops will create awareness among animal owners about the new online system to obtain necessary approvals. The first such workshop was organised by the Producers Guild of India in Bombay on 8th May. It was emphasised at the workshop that animal owners would play a significant role in supervising animals during filming.