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Rajasthan has taken the lead as the first state to implement the Supreme Court's directive on stray dog management. The government has issued comprehensive orders making compliance with Stray Animal Birth Control Rules 2023 mandatory for all urban bodies. The initiative includes establishing feeding points, sterilization centers, and monitoring committees in every city. This balanced approach aims to ensure both public safety and animal welfare through systematic implementation.

Key Points: Rajasthan First State to Implement Supreme Court Stray Dog Order

  • Rajasthan mandates ABC Rules 2023 compliance for all municipal bodies
  • Feeding points for stray dogs to be marked in every ward
  • Sterilization and vaccination centers established in every city
  • Monitoring committees with NGO members to review implementation
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Rajasthan becomes 'first' state to implement Supreme Court's order on stray dogs

Rajasthan becomes first state to enforce SC's stray dog management order with mandatory ABC Rules, feeding points, sterilization centers, and monitoring committees.

"Rajasthan is the first state in the country to issue such comprehensive orders balancing public safety and animal welfare after the Supreme Court's decision. - Ravi Jain"

Jaipur, Aug 27

Following the Supreme Court's directive on stray dogs, the Rajasthan government has taken the "lead" in managing the animals more systematically.

The Department of Autonomous Governance has issued strict instructions to all municipal corporations, councils, and municipalities, making compliance with the Stray Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules 2023 mandatory.

Under this, feeding points for dogs will now be marked in every ward and locality, with urban bodies directed to coordinate with resident welfare associations and animal welfare organisations.

Even in cases of rabies, arrangements for food and water will be ensured at these feeding spots.

Ravi Jain, Secretary, Local Self Government Department, said, "Rajasthan is the first state in the country to issue such comprehensive orders balancing public safety and animal welfare after the Supreme Court's decision."

All municipal bodies will have to send their compliance reports to the state government within 30 days.

According to the order, sterilisation, rabies vaccination, and deworming centres will be established in every city.

Stray dogs will be treated, sterilised, tagged, and then released in the same locality.

To ensure transparency, CCTV cameras will be installed in operating theatres and ABC centres.

Only trained teams will be authorised to catch dogs, either with nets or by hand, and no dog below six months of age will be sterilised.

The government has also directed the formation of monitoring committees in every city comprising NGO members and animal welfare workers, who will regularly review the process.

Keeping records of sterilisation, vaccination, deaths, and feeding will be mandatory.

According to the Animal Welfare Board of India, Rs 200 has been fixed for catching each dog and Rs 1,450 for sterilisation, food, and post-operation care.

Last week, the Supreme Court stressed that "a blanket direction to pick up all the strays and place them in dog shelters/pounds without evaluating the existing infrastructure may lead to a catch-22 situation because such directions may be impossible to comply with".

It said that sterilised, dewormed, and vaccinated dogs should be released back to their original localities, in line with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Hope this actually gets implemented properly. Our colony has been struggling with stray dog issues for years. The CCTV monitoring and trained teams sound promising if executed well.
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Ananya R
As someone who feeds street dogs daily, I'm relieved to see proper feeding spots being designated. This will prevent conflicts with residents who don't like dogs near their homes. Good initiative!
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Vikram M
The ₹1450 per dog for sterilization and care seems reasonable. Hope the funds are used properly and not misappropriated. Monitoring committees with NGO members is a good check system.
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Michael C
While the intentions are good, I'm concerned about the 30-day compliance deadline. Municipal bodies in India often struggle with implementation. Hope they get proper training and resources.
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Sneha F
Finally! A humane solution instead of just removing or harming the dogs. The rabies vaccination part is crucial for public health. Other states should follow Rajasthan's lead. 🐕

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