The Sikkim government has issued a directive requiring all public transport vehicles registered in the state to display the slogan "Be Kind to Animals" prominently on their exteriors. The order, issued by the Motor Vehicles Division of the Transport Department on October 10, aims to promote animal welfare consciousness among the public.

The notification comes in alignment with a directive from India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and is grounded in Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution, which mandates the fundamental duty of citizens to protect the environment and show compassion toward living creatures.

According to the government order, operators and owners of public transport vehicles must ensure "immediate compliance" with the directive. The concerned authority will mo

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