2.8L stray dogs sterilised & vaccinated during spl drives
The target was achieved during comprehensive Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination programmes, said officials
They said that these programmes, which have seen 1.25 lakh sterilizations in 2023-24 and 1.19 lakh in 2024-25, are designed to humanely manage the stray dog population and curb the spread of rabies.
The UDD has established 17 permanent ABC centres and is adding two more in Lucknow and Ghaziabad, backed by a Rs 32.7 crore state govt allocation—a first in India.Principal secretary of the UDD, Amrit Abhijat, said, "Through our ABC, anti-rabies vaccination, and pet licensing programs, we are working diligently with urban local bodies to promote safer communities and humane animal management. The establishment of modern ABC centres and the issuance of 5,333 pet licenses this year reflect our dedication to comprehensive urban solutions.
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