The Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments (SAAE) promotes humane education systems by way of introducing alternatives to the use of animals in research and education, the pragmatic translation of which will be to promote the internationally accepted “Concept of 3R’s”– or “Alternatives” – Reduction, Refinement and Replacement – of use of animals in education, research and testing.

The society will bring together stakeholders in the 3Rs – academia, scientific community, industry, government and animal behavior / welfare personnel from national / international levels to raise the awareness / facilitate the exchange of information / ideas on alternatives by way of national level seminars, workshops, congresses, etc.

The society is head-quartered at the National Centre for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The center (erstwhile MGDC), is a well known, recognized and referral point in prospects of changing the attitude towards the alternatives to use of animals in academics and research communities of the country.