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Tripura Implements SC Orders: Stray Dog Control & Animal Shelters Expanded

The Tripura government has launched comprehensive measures to control stray dogs and roaming animals in line with Supreme Court directives. These include mandatory sterilization and vaccination under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, and the establishment of ABC centres and animal shelters across municipal areas. A 24-hour surveillance system has been introduced for national highways, with nodal officers appointed at key public locations. The state is also ensuring adequate anti-rabies vaccines and expanding gaushalas while running awareness programs in educational institutions.

Key Points: Tripura Stray Dog Control: SC Directives, Sterilization & Shelters

  • Mandatory sterilization/vaccination per ABC Rules 2023
  • 24-hour surveillance on highways
  • New animal shelters & ABC centres being established
  • Anti-rabies vaccine stocks ensured at hospitals
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Tripura implements special measures to control stray dogs, roadside animals as per SC orders

Tripura enforces SC orders with ABC Rules, 24-hour surveillance, new shelters, and anti-rabies vaccines to manage stray dogs and roaming animals.

"sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs have been made mandatory - Deepa D. Nair"

Agartala, Feb 10

In compliance with the Supreme Court directives, the Tripura government has taken special measures across the state to control stray dogs and animals roaming on roads in accordance, officials said on Tuesday.

Animal Resources Development Department Secretary Deepa D. Nair said that under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs have been made mandatory. She added that initiatives are underway to establish Animal Birth Control centres and animal shelters through local bodies and municipal authorities with the support of the Animal Resources Development Department.

Nair informed that the Agartala Municipal Corporation has already set up an Animal Birth Control centre at Hapania, while an animal shelter is functioning at Radha Kishore Nagar. Similar arrangements have also been made in other municipal areas in collaboration with the department and animal welfare organisations, she told the media.

The official said nodal officers have been appointed at all important locations, including educational institutions, hospitals, bus stands and railway stations, to manage and control stray dogs.

She further said that a 24-hour surveillance and rapid response system has been introduced to control animals roaming on national highways through joint efforts of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Public Works Department, Transport Department, municipal bodies and district administrations.

Identified animals are being shifted to designated shelters and gaushalas, where facilities for food, drinking water and veterinary care are available. Several help lines have also been launched for effective management of stray dogs and roaming animals.

Director of the Animal Resources Development Department Neeraj Kumar Chanchal said that adequate stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin have been ensured at all hospitals. He added that awareness programmes are being conducted in all educational institutions to sensitise students about the behaviour of stray dogs and roaming animals, diseases transmitted by them, preventive measures and basic first aid.

Chanchal said infrastructure related to the management of stray dogs and roaming animals is being strengthened across the state, and specialised training is being provided to personnel involved in the work. At present, the state has three 'Gaushalas' at Devipur, Mohanpur and Dharmanagar, and five more 'Gaushalas' will be set up in five districts through Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).

He also said that around 2,000 cattle have been rescued in recent years through various operations to prevent cattle smuggling.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some action! The 24-hour response system on highways is crucial. So many accidents happen because of cattle on roads. Good to see a coordinated effort between different departments. Implementation is key now.
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Arjun K
While the plan sounds comprehensive, my concern is about execution and funding. Setting up ABC centres and gaushalas is expensive. Will the NGOs and municipal bodies have sustained resources? Hope this doesn't become another half-finished government project.
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Sarah B
The awareness programs in schools are a brilliant idea. Teaching children how to behave around strays and basic first aid can prevent so many tragedies. Compassion and safety education should start young. Well done on that front.
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Vikram M
Good move. But what about the cattle owners? Simply rescuing and putting them in gaushalas is not enough. There should be a system to identify owners and fine them for letting animals roam, or support them with fodder. The root cause needs addressing too.
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Meera T
As an animal lover, I'm happy to see a balanced approach - controlling the population humanely through ABC rules while also providing shelters and care. The mention of ensuring anti-rabies vaccines at all hospitals is a lifesaving detail. Hope it works on the ground! 🐕

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