New ABC Centre set to regulate stray dog population in Gorakhpur
Spread over 1,700 square metres, the facility has been built at a cost of Rs 2.55 crore and is likely to be inaugurated soon by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, official sources said.
The centre will be operated by the Charitable Welfare Society for Humankind and Animals and is designed to bolster the city's animal health and welfare services. Robin Chandra, chief veterinary and welfare officer of Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation (GMC) , has already assumed charge of the centre.
According to Additional Municipal Commissioner Shivpujan Yadav, the centre has the capacity to sterilise 41 stray dogs and care for 30 dogs on a daily basis. To make the facility self-sustainable, a pet shop, pet salon, and a dog park have also been developed on the premises.
However, officials noted that the narrow access road leading to the centre poses a challenge, and efforts are underway to widen it. The inauguration date will be finalised in coordination with the Chief Minister's availability.
Between March 19 and May 16, a special drive conducted by the Municipal Corporation led to the capture of 1,127 stray dogs, of which 1,114 were sterilised and vaccinated against rabies before being released back into their respective areas.
Additionally, 1,020 monkeys were captured from urban localities and safely relocated to forested zones, officials said.
Officials believe the new centre will play a vital role in regulating the stray animal population, improving their health and safety, and ultimately reducing human-animal conflicts.
This initiative is expected to create a safer and more harmonious environment for city residents.
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