Ahmedabad Civic Body Plans Zone-Wise Dog Sterilisation to Control Stray Dog Population
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has started a zone-wise plan to control the growing number of stray dogs in the city. The civic body told the court that 5,470 stray dogs have been caught and sterilised since April at its main centres in Behrampura and Danilimda.
During the hearing of a suo motu case on stray dog control, the Chief Justice questioned the civic body’s progress. The court observed that although AMC was presenting data about sterilisation, the number of stray dogs seen on city roads still appeared to be high.
Court Suggests Zone-Wise Dog Census and Microchipping
The AMC said it has started a pilot project and a dog census is also underway. The court suggested that the civic body should first count the dogs in each zone and then carry out sterilisation and microchipping in a systematic manner. This would help AMC track the work and complete it faster.
The court also suggested involving local people who have experience with stray dogs in the sterilisation programme. If animal lovers raise objections, they should be informed about the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dog management.
AMC Plans Awareness Drive and Rabies Vaccination
AMC said it plans to visit schools and create awareness among students about not feeding stray dogs on roads. The civic body also plans to identify places in different wards and societies where people regularly feed stray dogs. Dogs at such locations will be vaccinated, microchipped and sterilised.
The court stressed that rabies vaccination should be given priority. It said that once the project is successfully completed in one area of Ahmedabad, it should be expanded to other zones. AMC said the entire process may take years, but no area should be left out if the city wants to reduce the stray dog population.
