Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Maharashtra's Dharashiv approves stray dog shelters, animal funeral sites
In a part of India called Maharashtra, there is a district named Dharashiv.
The leaders there decided to help dogs who live on the streets with no home.
They will build shelters to keep these stray dogs safe and cared for.
They will also make special places where people can respectfully say goodbye to animals that have passed away.
Ten different town governments will take part in this project.
The project will cost about 23.14 crore rupees, which is a lot of money.
The money will come from a special committee that plans how the district's funds are used.
A minister named Pratap Sarnaik said yes to the plan.
In most towns, the land for the shelters has already been chosen.
This will make life better for animals and for the people in the district.
Authorities approved creating stray dog shelters and animal funeral places in 10 local bodies in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district.
The project will cost Rs 23.14 crore, with funds spent from the District Planning Committee.
Maharashtra Transport Minister and District Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik gave approval to the proposal.
The 10 bodies include eight nagar parishads (Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Naldurg, Omerga, Murum, Kalamb, Bhum, Paranda) and two nagar panchayats (Washi, Lohara Budruk).
Lands have been finalised except in Murum, Washi, Kalamb and Lohara; Dharashiv will get separate facilities for large and small animals.
- Who
- Maharashtra Transport Minister and District Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who approved the proposal, along with authorities in Dharashiv district.
- What
- Approval to create stray dog shelters and funeral places for animals in 10 local bodies.
- When
- August 12, as reported by PTI.
- Where
- Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, India — including eight nagar parishads and two nagar panchayats.
- Why
- To address the issue of stray dogs and to perform last rites of stray and domesticated animals in the district.
- Project cost
- Rs 23.14 crore
- Funding source
- District Planning Committee
- Approval given by
- Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra Transport Minister and District Guardian Minister
- Local bodies covered
- 10 (eight nagar parishads and two nagar panchayats)
- Nagar parishads
- Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Naldurg, Omerga, Murum, Kalamb, Bhum, Paranda
- Nagar panchayats
- Washi, Lohara Budruk
- Lands yet to be finalised
- Murum, Washi, Kalamb, Lohara
- Dharashiv facilities
- Separate facilities for large and small animals