Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Keralam Plans Protocol to Tackle Stray Dog Menace
Keralam’s government is preparing rules for dealing with stray dogs.
The rules will explain when euthanasia may be used, how dogs can be adopted, and how shelters should work.
They will also describe what local councils must do and explain the Animal Birth Control programme.
Minister K M Shaji said two more government orders are needed before the protocol is ready.
He said a government project aims to address the problem within a year if authorities work sincerely.
Shaji said court directions helped clarify local bodies’ duties.
He also said there was no fight between two officers working on sanitation projects.
The government says sanitation and waste management are challenges for both officials and the public.
Local Self Government Minister K M Shaji said Keralam will soon issue a protocol on stray dogs.
The protocol will explain rules for euthanasia, adoption, dog shelters, local-body responsibilities and the Animal Birth Control programme.
Shaji said two more government orders must be issued before the protocol is finalised.
The government has prepared a project intended to address the problem within a year, if government and local bodies make a sincere effort.
Shaji said High Court directions helped clarify local bodies’ responsibilities and denied reports of a dispute between two IAS officers.
- Who
- Keralam Local Self Government Minister K M Shaji and the state government.
- What
- The government plans to issue a protocol setting out guidance on addressing the stray dog problem.
- When
- The protocol is expected soon; the report is dated October 8.
- Where
- Keralam.
- Why
- To clarify how euthanasia, adoption, dog shelters, local-body responsibilities and the Animal Birth Control programme should be handled.
- Minister
- K M Shaji, Local Self Government Minister
- Protocol status
- Two more government orders are to be issued before it is finalised.
- Protocol topics
- Euthanasia, adoption, panchayat responsibilities, dog shelters and the Animal Birth Control programme
- Project target
- The government has prepared a project to address the stray dog problem within a year, subject to sincere efforts by government and local bodies.
- Court directions
- Shaji said directions from the Kerala High Court helped clarify local bodies’ responsibilities.
- Sanitation dispute
- Shaji denied reports of a dispute between two IAS officers in the Local Self Government Department.