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Following SC order, Chandigarh MC initiates steps for stray dog management, welfare

Following SC order, Chandigarh MC initiates steps for stray dog management, welfare

Chandigarh‘s Municipal Corporation has started implementing measures for the management and welfare of stray dogs. Following a directive from the Supreme Court of India, this action aims to address the issues related to the stray dog population in the area. Municipal Corporation commissioner Amit Kumar stated that 200 feeding spots have been identified across various sectors to facilitate organised, hygienic, and conflict-free feeding. All educational institutions, universities, and campuses have been instructed by the administration to appoint nodal officers to manage stray dog matters within their premises.

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