Reading about Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's work on stray dogs and it's actually quite impressive . They are reporting an 89% sterilization rate under their program,which is a huge number for any Indian city.
And this is not just random work,it's part of bigger strategy to make city rabies-free by year 2030 . They are doing large-scale vaccinations,microchipping,and even one new scientific dog census to manage the situation properly .
According to Naresh Rajput,who is head of the Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD),Ahmedabad has successfully registered 19,535 pet dogs . He pointed out that this is a stark contrast to other cities like Mumbai where they have struggled to register more than 1,000 dogs.
And honestly,this shows how much community engagement matters . It’s one thing for govt to make rules,but people following them is another thing ah .
They are also using some modern tech for this . The AMC has adopted RFID microchipping for both stray dogs and cattle,which helps them track vaccination and sterilization histories easily . Plus,a new scientific census was launched in April 2026 to get an accurate count of the dog population across all wards.
Few numbers that stand out:
- Since 2019-20,around 1,88,828 stray dogs have been sterilized .
- whole effort has cost about ₹18.11 crore so far.
- This year alone,they have given 7,571 anti-rabies vaccinations .
And people are apparently seeing results on ground only . Local observations say the number of puppies in residential areas has gone down a lot,and even stray dog groups have become smaller . They are even using an app-based system for geo-tagging and real-time monitoring to find and sterilize remaining dogs.
But it's not just about catching dogs . The AMC's strategy also includes community awareness campaigns targeting schools,health institutions,and public spaces to educate people about responsible pet ownership.
This whole thing sounds very planned and effective,tbh . The full census is expected to be completed by March 2027,so we'll know more then . But it makes you wonder if other cities can actually copy this success,or if Ahmedabad is just one unique case…
