The Department of Urban Development in Delhi published a set of instructions focused on the management of street dogs, eliminating rabies and minimizing conflicts between people and dogs in the city. According to PTI, it entrusts training in the field of good living conditions for animal care (AWBI), maintains a recording of vaccination and monthly monitoring.
These instructions issued in accordance with directives from the Supreme Indian Court were shared with the Commissioner of the City Corporation in Delhi (MCD), chairman of the city council in Delhi (NDMC) and CEO of Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB).
According to the PTI report, she stated: “Within the new framework, the MCD, NDMC and DCB program currently operates 20 ABC centers through NGOs for sterilization and vaccination of street dogs.”
The instructions make it possible to involve local authorities only with organizations for good living conditions of animals (AWOs) recognized AWBI. Veterinarians, operators and Para-introductory staff from these organizations must receive training at the ABC training center, which is jointly operated by AWBI. No activity for street dog management is allowed without official certification from the Board of Directors, he said.
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Each device must be equipped with adequate infrastructure, including sufficient kennels, operating theaters with backup performance, specially designed transport vehicles and systems for safe waste disposal. CCTV cameras must be installed in operational areas and kennel stations, with the shots detained for at least 30 days, the instructions that record a comprehensive record of sterilization, vaccination, feeding and medical treatment.
The instructions specify that the AWO expenditure for sterilization and vaccination should be reserved after proper verification. In addition, the local ABC monitoring committee must be established according to the rules. This committee is to fulfill this month to review the progress of the program and solve any complaints.
The monthly progress reports must be submitted to the Committee and must be sent by the AWBI annual report every year. The report supplied clearly prohibits the relocation or killing of street dogs and emphasizes that all efforts must be in line with the humane standards of the program.
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About feeding places
The local authorities in cooperation with the Associations for Social Care (RWAS) and residents are expected to indicate safe and suitable places for feeding dogs, with regard to their territorial behavior and ensuring the safety of children and older citizens. The compound areas should be clearly marked with notice boards and feeding outside these areas is prohibited. Legal steps can be taken against individuals who prevent responsible feeding activities.
What do the instructions for pet owners say?
He stated that domestic owners are obliged to register dogs older than three months. This registration must be renewed annually and must include evidence of rabies vaccination. Registration is free of charge for Indian breeds of dogs and sterilization together with the first vaccination will be provided without costs in designated centers. The owners must provide information such as their pet breed, sex and vaccination history, he said.
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For aggressive or angry dogs, the instructions set clear protocols. These dogs must be safely captured and observed; Baddish dogs should be isolated until death and their remains are scientifically destroyed. Dogs who are not aggressive must be sterilized, vaccinated and released in the place where they were captured. Private shelters recognized AWBI may be entitled to impose aggressive dogs if necessary, she said that the addition of cruelty when handling animals is strictly forbidden.
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