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Tripura CM Stresses Training to Curb Stray Animal Accidents & Rabies

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the critical role of training and public education in preventing accidents and diseases like rabies from stray animals. He reviewed progress on building animal shelters in 20 Nagar Panchayat areas and establishing Animal Birth Control Centres. Saha instructed officials to ensure public awareness drives precede any stray animal management programs. The meeting also focused on collecting comprehensive data on stray animal populations and the functioning of control centres.

Key Points: Tripura CM on Training to Prevent Stray Animal Accidents, Rabies

  • Training for rabies & safety
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Stray animal shelter construction
  • Vaccination of domestic animals
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Training key to preventing accidents involving stray animals: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Manik Saha highlights training, public awareness, and shelters to prevent accidents and diseases from stray animals like rabies.

"The state government is arranging to rescue stray animals and provide suitable shelters. - Manik Saha"

Agartala, Feb 7

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday underscored the significance of training and public awareness in preventing accidents and diseases associated with stray animals, particularly rabies.

During a meeting organised by the Animal Resources Development Department, Saha said that students, teachers, and the general public in both government and private institutions should be educated about rabies, animal behaviour, and relevant safety measures.

He emphasised the importance of public education on the behaviour of stray dogs and other animals, as well as the promotion of preventive measures and first-aid protocols to minimise accidents and disease transmission.

The Chief Minister stated, "The state government is arranging to rescue stray animals and provide suitable shelters. Various initiatives have been implemented to protect these animals and minimise accidents involving them."

Saha highlighted the vaccination of domestic animals as a key strategy to prevent the spread of animal-borne diseases.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed progress on the construction of shelter houses for stray animals in 20 Nagar Panchayat areas.

This review included the establishment of Animal Birth Control Centres in the Agartala Municipal Corporation and Dharmanagar Municipal Council areas, as well as proposed centres in six additional districts.

He instructed officials to ensure adequate public awareness initiatives are in place before launching any stray animal management programs.

The Chief Minister also requested comprehensive data on the total number of stray animals in the state, the functioning of Animal Birth Control Centres at various locations, and progress in stray animal management, including training programs for workers involved in managing stray dogs and animals.

Senior officials present at the meeting included Animal Resources Development Department Secretary Deepa D. Nair, Urban Development Secretary Milind Ramteke, Law Secretary Shankari Das, Agartala Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saju Wahid A., ARD Director Neeraj Kumar Chanchal, and Transport Department Secretary Uttam Kumar Chakma.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, a balanced approach. Shelters and ABC (Animal Birth Control) centres are the only humane, long-term solution. Simply removing or harming strays is not the answer. Kudos to the CM for focusing on data and proper planning.
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Deepa D. Nair
As a citizen, I appreciate the government's focus. But execution is key. We've seen many such announcements before. The proof will be in seeing these shelter houses actually built and maintained, and the ABC centres functioning effectively.
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Aman W
Training is good, but what about holding people accountable who abandon pets? That's the root cause of the stray problem. Stricter laws and enforcement against pet abandonment are equally important.
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Sarah B
This is a sensible public health and safety measure. Rabies is 100% fatal but also 100% preventable. Vaccination drives for domestic animals and public education can save countless lives, both human and animal.
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Karthik V
Good step. But they must also train the municipal workers who handle strays. Often, their methods are harsh and cause more fear and aggression in the animals. Compassionate handling is part of the training.

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