What are Delhi's recent dog sterilization numbers?

Delhi sterilized and vaccinated over 4.3 lakh stray dogs between 2021 and 2025, with a record 1.3 lakh in 2024.

When will Delhi microchip its stray dogs?

Delhi plans to microchip nearly 10 lakh stray dogs across the city over the next two years.

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Delhi Dog Sterilizations Surge: Record 1.3 Lakh in 2024!

Q: What are the rules for stray dog population control in Delhi?

The Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 mandate sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination as the primary humane method for controlling stray dog populations.

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Delhi sterilized and vaccinated over 4.3 lakh stray dogs in five years.
A record 1.3 lakh dogs were sterilized in 2024, a 64% increase.
Delhi plans to microchip nearly 10 lakh stray dogs within two years.

Delhi Dog Sterilizations Surge: Record 1.3 Lakh in 2024!

Delhi's Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported varied success in managing the stray dog population over the last five years. Between 2021 and 2025, over 4.3 lakh stray dogs were sterilized and vaccinated. The year 2024 saw a remarkable surge, with 1.3 lakh dogs undergoing the procedure, a 64% year-on-year increase and the highest output in the period.

The Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, mandate local authorities to undertake sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination as the primary method for population control. Despite the recent increase, monthly sterilization rates for 2025-26 are currently lower than the previous year, though officials anticipate a significant rise by year-end. Operations typically slow during extreme weather conditions.