What is the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) doing about stray dogs?

AMC is conducting a comprehensive survey of stray dogs across all 48 wards using hired agencies and RFID chips, and is preparing infrastructure for relocation as per Supreme Court guidelines.

How many stray dogs have been implanted with RFID chips in Ahmedabad?

As of January 2025, 6,007 stray dogs have been implanted with RFID chips by AMC.

What is the trend in dog bite cases and rabies vaccines in Ahmedabad?

There's an increase in rabies vaccine administration at AMC centers, with 7,000-7,500 monthly doses given, and a notable percentage of dog bite cases are reported from outside AMC limits.

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Ahmedabad's Stray Dog Census: RFID Chips and New Survey

23 Jan

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Summary

AMC will hire an agency for a comprehensive stray dog survey across all 48 wards.
RFID chips are now implanted in 6,007 stray dogs since January 2025.
Dog bite cases reported outside AMC limits have increased, with more rabies vaccines administered.

Ahmedabad's Stray Dog Census: RFID Chips and New Survey

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is initiating a 'free roaming street dog survey' across its 48 wards, to be conducted by a hired agency. This survey is a crucial step to establish an infrastructure for relocating stray dogs, as mandated by the Supreme Court. The last census in 2019 recorded approximately 2.1 lakh stray dogs, with current estimates around 1.5 lakh.

Since January 2025, AMC has begun using RFID chips for stray dogs, with 6,007 dogs already tagged. The upcoming survey faces the challenge of identifying previously sterilized dogs and those with RFID chips. The process aims to gather ward-wise data on population, sterilization status, and health conditions of stray dogs.

Nationally, a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs panel highlights the urgent need to address stray dog issues, citing a rise in dog bites from 21.8 lakh in 2022 to 27.5 lakh in 2023. Improved solid waste management and incentivizing dog adoption are recommended solutions.