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India Unveils Plan to Tame Coastal Stray Dog Population
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM
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The government has announced a comprehensive strategy to control stray dogs along India's coastlines, aiming to reduce disease spread and improve public safety.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Development has released a detailed roadmap to manage stray dog populations along India's extensive coastlines.
The plan focuses on mass vaccination and sterilization drives, coupled with community outreach to educate residents about responsible pet ownership.
Collaboration with local NGOs and animal welfare groups is a key component, ensuring that resources are efficiently deployed and monitoring systems are established.
Officials say the initiative will also set up dedicated task forces in high‑density coastal districts to track stray dog movements and address incidents promptly.
The government expects the program to reduce rabies cases and improve public safety by 2026.
The plan focuses on mass vaccination and sterilization drives, coupled with community outreach to educate residents about responsible pet ownership.
Collaboration with local NGOs and animal welfare groups is a key component, ensuring that resources are efficiently deployed and monitoring systems are established.
Officials say the initiative will also set up dedicated task forces in high‑density coastal districts to track stray dog movements and address incidents promptly.
The government expects the program to reduce rabies cases and improve public safety by 2026.