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Delhi government has announced a new pet and stray animal management plan, including mandatory pet shop registration, microchipping of dogs, and digital vaccination records.
Stray dogs play in a park in Gurugram (Photo: PTI)
Ahead of World Rabies Day on September 28, the Delhi government has announced a new action plan for pet and stray animal management.
All pet shops and breeding centres will now require mandatory registration, while 10 lakh dogs will be microchipped over the next two years with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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The plan also includes digital vaccination records, expanded gaushalas, organised stray feeding, and uninterrupted rabies vaccine supply.
Commenting on the same, Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra said animal welfare and rabies prevention will now be a top priority for the capital.
A similar move was introduced in Chennai earlier this month, which aimed at better regulating pet ownership and curbing the rising number of dog-bite incidents. The rule will come into force from next month.
Pet owners who fail to comply with the new regulation will face a penalty of Rs 3,000, the new rule stated.
According to a resolution passed by the civic body, pet licensing will now require proof of microchip implantation as well as details of anti-rabies vaccination (ARV).
It was also known that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee chairperson Satya Sharma has directed officials to set up stray dog feeding points in every ward of the national capital.
Three to four locations will be identified in each ward, in coordination with the local municipal councillor, where these feeding points will be set up, Sharma said.
Officials have also been asked to submit an action report within a week on the move.
Sharma emphasised that the MCD is intensifying the sterilisation and vaccination drives at Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres across the city.
A sub-committee has been working on related strategies to control the stray dog population and prevent the spread of diseases, such as rabies.
Sharma said unregulated feeding by people in public spaces often leads to the formation of packs, resulting in conflicts and a rise in dog-bite incidents.
The move came after the Supreme Court urged the MCD to act promptly to rein in the dog bite menace.
Sharma appealed to all councillors, residents, and voluntary organisations to cooperate in the initiative.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
September 10, 2025, 14:15 IST
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