GCC to track street and pet dogs with microchips, app, and catcher tools in ₹5.2 crore project
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has begun a project to identify and keep track of community dogs in the city. It has tasked a vendor to design and implement a software platform and mobile application for the purpose. For a total cost of ₹5.20 crore, the company will also supply implantable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) microchips and maintain the system for a period of five years.
The platform would also collect data pertaining to pet dogs, which already have a space on a GCC portal. The application will integrate a State-level dashboard, local body dashboards, mobile tools for dog catchers, a public pet licensing portal, and veterinarian access modules.
According to sources in the GCC, the system will support real-time updates, health tracking, cruelty case monitoring, and sterilisation records, with dynamic filtering and exportable reports. The injectable RFID microchip, measuring approximately 12 mm in length and 2.1 mm in diameter, is made of biocompatible glass and conforms to ISO standards. It carries a unique identification code and is to be implanted using a syringe included in the sterilised pack. For every 2,500 microchips procured, one RFID reader will be supplied at no additional cost.
The software must incorporate existing pet licensing data from the GCC portal and be hosted on a cloud platform. A training programme covering all stakeholders is included in the implementation. The contractor is required to complete the system deployment within 90 days and continue maintenance and updates for the five-year period.
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