THE Bhilai Municipal Corporation has achieved the highest number of dog sterilisation and vaccination procedures in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step toward controlling the stray dog population in the city. The corporation is carrying out this work in a systematic manner under the guidelines of the state government and the recent directives of the Supreme Court.

 

Health Officer Javed Ali informed that from April 2025 to date, a total of 1,610 dogs have been sterilised and vaccinated. This largescale effort aims to reduce uncontrolled breeding and ensure the safety and wellbeing of both residents and stray animals. To strengthen the work at the ward level, teams from People for Animal Welfare have been deployed across all wards. Each ward has been assigned a specific feeding point where stray dogs can be monitored and cared for.

 

This organised approach helps in identifying dogs for sterilisation and maintaining hygiene and order in public spaces. Following state instructions, letters have been sent to schools, colleges, hospitals, railway stations, bus stands, sports complexes and stadiums to enforce proper monitoring and appoint nodal officers. These institutions have been directed to secure their premises with boundary walls to prevent stray dogs from entering and to ensure regular supervision.

 

The corporation continues to operate its existing dog shelter, which can accommodate 15 to 20 dogs at a time for sterilisation procedures. The work is being carried out through People for Animal Welfare, an agency registered with the Animal Welfare Board. After sterilisation and vaccination, the dogs are released back to the same locations as required by the guidelines.