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MCD sterilised and immunised 65,784 stray dogs till August this year in Delhi, according to an RTI reply. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi stated these figures regarding the street dogs under its animal welfare work. Readers can use these official figures to monitor local animal birth control progress.
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The Animal Welfare Board of India challenged a stray dogs sterilisation contract in Gurugram, Haryana. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram was asked by the regulator to cancel the stray dogs sterilisation contracts of an NGO following complaints regarding the operations. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram will examine the matter and decide the next steps according to municipal procedures.
Goa plans a stray dog survey, sterilisation and shelter network for beach areas to manage the canine population. The government stated that the initiative will cover coastal zones to improve animal welfare and public safety. Readers can track updates on the upcoming survey and sterilisation drives through official announcements.
Anti-rabies vaccines and anti-rabies immunoglobulin are unavailable at numerous government hospitals, leaving patients at risk during dog bite emergencies. Anti-rabies vaccines were missing from 126 government hospitals, while rabies immunoglobulin was unavailable at 375 government hospitals. This shortage poses serious health risks to people bitten by stray dogs or other animals, as timely post-exposure treatment is critical to prevent rabies. Authorities are expected to address the shortage and supply stocks to these medical facilities.
The National Highways Authority of India is stepping up actions to reduce road accidents involving stray animals on national highways. As part of ongoing safety initiatives, four vulnerable locations and three accident black spots in the Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada Section of NH-16 are under continuous monitoring. Regular stray animal removal drives are being conducted across designated sections and bypasses, supported by Incident Management Teams and Route Patrol Vehicles carrying out round-the-clock patrolling. The agency also urges motorists to drive cautiously, adhere to speed limits, and report emergencies using the 24 by 7 national highway emergency helpline.
The Government of India announced on 22 Jul 2026 a set of measures aimed at bolstering veterinary services, widening the reach of dairy cooperatives, and improving the management of stray dogs across the country. The plan includes upgrading veterinary infrastructure, expanding cooperative networks for milk producers, and introducing new programs for stray-dog control and welfare. These ongoing and planned efforts seek to strengthen animal healthcare, accelerate dairy development, and enhance humane stray-dog management nationwide.
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requiring strict adherence to stray dog management regulations. The notice mandates compliance with Supreme Court of India orders from a 2025 case, the board's standard operating procedures, and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. These directions apply to all state governments, union territory administrations, local authorities, and implementing agencies across the country.
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