Constitution of committees as per Rule 9(3) of ABC Rules 2023 dated 17.07.2025

The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular on 17 Jul 2025, regarding the constitution of committees as per Rule 9(3) of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, for managing stray dogs and street dogs. This document applies to state governments, municipal bodies, and relevant authorities responsible for animal welfare implementation. The directive mandates the formal establishment of specific monitoring and coordination committees to oversee sterilization and vaccination programs in local areas. For citizens and community animal feeders, this means local bodies must operate through structured oversight when handling community dogs. Feeders can cite the rules and the circular to local authorities to ensure proper committee formation and adherence to lawful animal birth control procedures.