Centre Unveils Strategic Plan for Humane Stray Dog Control and Rabies Elimination
The Central government has rolled out a comprehensive plan for humane stray dog management and rabies elimination, combining sterilisation, vaccination, and infrastructure development across states. The initiative is guided by the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. These rules align with global standards of the […]
India Home to 1.53 Crore Stray Dogs; SC’s Delhi-NCR Order Sparks National Debate
India’s stray dog population has crossed 1.53 crore, raising serious public safety and health concerns amid a steady rise in dog bites and rabies cases. The issue has come under sharp focus after the Supreme Court’s recent directive ordering the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR to dedicated shelters within eight weeks. […]