Archive · 23 Jul 2026
BMC Partners to Vaccinate Stray Dogs
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has teamed up with Mission Rabies India to vaccinate stray dogs in Mumbai.
They signed a three-year agreement to provide free anti-rabies vaccines, monitor rabies, and teach people about preventing rabies.
The goal is to make Mumbai free of rabies by 2030, following the national plan to eliminate dog-mediated rabies.
This partnership aims to improve vaccination coverage and reduce the risk of rabies for both dogs and people.
BMC partners with Mission Rabies India to vaccinate stray dogs in Mumbai.
Three-year MoU signed to provide free anti-rabies vaccines and conduct rabies surveillance.
Goal is to make Mumbai rabies-free by 2030, aligning with the national plan.
Initiative includes awareness campaigns and education on rabies prevention.
Collaboration expected to improve vaccination coverage and reduce human exposure to rabies.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Worldwide Veterinary Services-HOPE/Mission Rabies India (WVS-HOPE/Mission Rabies India)
- What
- Signed a three-year MoU to vaccinate stray dogs and make Mumbai rabies-free by 2030
- When
- 2026 to 2028
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To eliminate dog-mediated rabies and protect public health
Animal Welfare Advocates
Public Health Officials
Vaccination Priority
Animal Welfare Advocates
Prioritize vaccinating all stray dogs to protect animal welfare and reduce suffering.
Public Health Officials
Focus on vaccinating dogs in high-risk areas to maximize public health impact.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Partner
- Worldwide Veterinary Services-HOPE/Mission Rabies India (WVS-HOPE/Mission Rabies India)
- Duration
- 2026 to 2028
- Goal
- Make Mumbai rabies-free by 2030
- Key Activities
- Free mass anti-rabies vaccination, rabies surveillance, awareness campaigns, and education on rabies prevention
- Target
- Eliminate dog-mediated rabies by 2030
- Key Officials
- Additional Municipal Commissioner Prajakta Verma-Lavangare, Deputy Commissioner Vinayak Vispute, Dr. Kalimpasha Pathan, Dr. Balaji Chandrasekhar