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State of Kerala - Section

Section 6 in Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012

6. Feeding of elephants.

(1)The owner or the person who is managing the elephant on contract or the person who has taken the elephant for own purpose shall ensure timely supply of wholesome feed with variety, in required quantity to each elephant. Green fodder shall be supplemented by ration as, prescribed by the Veterinary doctor.
(2)The minimum feed supply for elephant shall be as follows:-
Height of elephant Green fodder
Below 1.5 m (weaned calf) Not less than 100 kg
1.5 m to 1.8 m Not less than 150 kg
1.81 m to 2.25 m Not less than 200 kg
Above 2.25 m Not less than 250 kg(or 5% of its body weight)
(3)Supply of sufficient quantity of succulent food to the elephant shall be ensured during hot climate.
(4)The owner or contractor or hirer of the elephant shall provide sufficient potable drinking water to the elephant, preferably from a river or any other sources of running water.