Archive · 22 Jan 2026
MCD to allocate Rs 10 crore for dog shelters
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to spend Rs 10 crore in its upcoming budget to build and improve dog shelters.
This money will be used to make three new shelters bigger and better.
One shelter in Dwarka will be able to hold 1500 aggressive dogs.
Two other shelters are planned in Bijwasan and Bella Road.
The MCD wants to help control the number of stray dogs and keep people safe.
They have already sterilized over 54,000 stray dogs.
This plan is part of their effort to take better care of animals in the city.
MCD to allocate Rs 10 crore in 2026–27 budget for dog shelters.
Funds will be used to expand and upgrade three proposed shelters.
Primary shelter in Dwarka to house 1500 aggressive dogs.
Other shelters planned in Bijwasan and Bella Road.
MCD aims to strengthen stray animal management and improve public safety.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- Allocation of Rs 10 crore for expanding and strengthening dog shelters
- When
- Upcoming 2026–27 budget
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To manage the large stray dog population and improve public safety
- Allocation Amount
- Rs 10 crore
- Budget Year
- 2026–27
- Primary Shelter Location
- Dwarka, Sector 29
- Primary Shelter Capacity
- 1500 aggressive dogs
- Other Shelter Locations
- Bijwasan and Bella Road
- Sterilized Stray Dogs
- 54,000 (April–September 2025)
