The Uttar Pradesh government has taken the problem of stray dogs and the increasing incidents of dog bites in the state very seriously.
Taking concrete steps on this issue related to public safety, the state government has expedited the process of establishing dog shelter homes and Animal Birth Control (ABC) centers in municipal corporations and district headquarters.
Giving priority to this at the government level, the processes of land identification, budget allocation, and project approval are being advanced simultaneously. It is noteworthy that the Supreme Court had issued guidelines in this matter.
The state government’s objective is to resolve the stray dog issue in a humane, scientific, and sustainable manner. It believes that an effective system of dog shelter homes and ABC centers will ensure the safety of the general public on one hand, and strengthen animal welfare on the other.
The dog shelter homes will be developed alongside the ABC centers, already operating or proposed in municipal corporation areas. Each municipal corporation has been directed to provide suitable land and complete the necessary administrative formalities expeditiously. The government has clarified that this entire process is being carried out in accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines and animal welfare standards.
Officials here on Friday said that the UP government has directed the preparation of a separate Detailed Project Report (DPR) for dog shelter homes.
According to the proposals received, the estimated cost per shelter home ranges from ₹470 lakh to ₹531 lakh. The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) include all important aspects such as the capacity of the shelter home, infrastructure, veterinary facilities, food, sanitation, security arrangements, and deployment of trained staff. These DPRs have been given in-principle approval at the government level, and the next phase of the process has now begun in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives.