LMC opens animal birth control centre in Indira Nagar

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation opened a new animal birth control centre for stray dogs in Indira Nagar. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation stated that the facility aims to manage the population of stray dogs and community dogs in the area through sterilisation surgeries. Officials said that the centre is equipped with modern surgical units and post-operative recovery wards to care for animals during the sterilisation process. Veterinary teams will manage the daily operations and ensure proper medical attention for every animal brought in. The municipal body stated that the initiative is part of an ongoing drive to curb the stray dog population humanely across the city. Residents and local feeders can approach the facility for assistance with community dogs requiring vaccination and sterilisation. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation announced that monitoring committees will oversee the functioning of the new centre to ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines during all procedures.

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