Perambalur : California Public University today conferred honorary doctorate on SP Gupta, Chairman of Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) for his contribution in the field of animal welfare and social work.

Receiving the degree, Gupta said that he had dedicated his life in serving cows and working for welfare of all other animals. He further said that the honour is recognition of all those working in the field of animal welfare.

“It is a great honour for me to receive the doctorate from California Public University.  I take the opportunity to thank my wife who has been a constant support all along my journey. This honour is recognition of all those working for animal welfare in the country,” Shri Gupta said.

Dr. B. Ramaswamy, President, Suny State University, New York, USA  &  Advisor, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Government of India, Dr Tanmoy Rudra, Executive Secretary, Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi and distinguished members of DK International Research Foundation (DKIRF) were present at the award ceremony.