Gurugram civic body launches two-year stray dog sterilization, vaccination drive

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a two-year Animal Birth Control (ABC) and mass vaccination programme to tackle the city’s rising stray dog population.

Approved through work orders issued on November 28, the initiative has been assigned to Maa Baglamukhi Sewa Samiti, a Jabalpur-based agency, to implement across all four municipal zones.

The programme, running from November 29, 2025 to November 28, 2027, will involve large-scale sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination of stray dogs. Under the work orders, the agency will be paid Rs 700 per sterilisation and Rs 250 per vaccination, in line with rates finalised in the tender documents.

MCG said the campaign aims to establish scientific, humane and sustainable control over stray dog populations while ensuring timely immunisation to curb rabies transmission. The decision follows growing public concerns over dog bites, unchecked breeding and related health risks.

The work orders stipulate that the agency must follow procedures approved by the MCG Chief Medical Officer and coordinate with Senior Sanitary Officers and Sanitary Inspectors before starting field operations. Detailed monitoring, documentation and compliance with all tender conditions are mandatory.

With Gurugram’s urban expansion contributing to a rising stray dog population, the ABC programme is expected to improve safety in residential areas, schools and markets. Officials said the two-year timeline will allow systematic coverage of all zones, combining population control with continued rabies prevention.

MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said: “Considering the growing number of stray dogs and the risk of rabies, this programme was essential. Our goal is to balance animal welfare, public safety and health. Large-scale sterilisation and vaccination will help prevent uncontrolled breeding and protect citizens from serious diseases.” He urged residents to cooperate with field teams.