Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Mumbai Boosts Stray Dog Control: Sterilization, Vaccination Drive Intensified
Mumbai is working hard to manage its stray dog population.
They're catching dogs, giving them operations to stop them having babies, and vaccinating them to prevent diseases.
The city is asking everyone to help by not spreading rumors and working together to keep everyone safe.
This is all following important rules from the Supreme Court.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) enhances Animal Birth Control (ABC) drive for stray dogs.
Program involves large-scale sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination in collaboration with animal welfare organizations.
Eight organizations handle capture and medical procedures; three conduct on-site vaccinations.
BMC urges citizen cooperation, especially from those feeding strays and pet owners, and asks to avoid misinformation.
Efforts align with Supreme Court directives on stray dog management and population control.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and animal welfare organizations
- What
- Intensified Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme involving sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs
- When
- Currently ongoing to comply with recent Supreme Court directives
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To regulate the growing stray dog population, prevent uncontrolled breeding, and ensure public safety
Arguments for Sterilization and Vaccination
Citizen Cooperation and Misinformation Concerns
Population Control and Public Safety
Arguments for Sterilization and Vaccination
The BMC's intensified Animal Birth Control (ABC) program aims to regulate the stray dog population and prevent uncontrolled breeding, aligning with Supreme Court directives for public safety.
Citizen Cooperation and Misinformation Concerns
While the goal is humane population control, citizens are urged to cooperate with volunteers and avoid spreading misinformation to ensure the program's success without unintended conflicts.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Program
- Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV)
- Welfare Organizations Involved
- 8 for capture/sterilization/vaccination, 3 for on-site vaccination
- Helpline Number
- 7564976649
