BBMP Street Dog Management Expenses 2025-26

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This document is a record of the proceedings of the Administrator of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) dated 23-05-2025 (Subject No: 106/2025-26), exercising the powers of the various Standing Committees, to approve an extensive Action Plan for animal welfare and street dog management for the 2025-26 financial year. The proposal was submitted by the Joint Director (Animal Husbandry), BBMP, seeking administrative approval for the plan and permission to invite tenders.

The document outlines an Action Plan with 21 core initiatives, allocating a total budget of ₹6000.00 Lakhs (₹60 Crores)under the main Budget Code for "Street Dog Management Expenses" (07-240105) for the Public Health sector.

Summary of Key Programs and Budgets

	Sl. No.	Estimated Budget (₹)	Key Details/Purpose
1	Animal Birth Control (ABC) Surgery Program	9,00,00,000 (9 Crores)	Target: 45,000 street dogs across all zones at ₹2,000 per dog for control and population management. The 2023 survey indicated a street dog population of 279,335.
2	Mass Dog Vaccination Program	6,21,80,448	For the mass vaccination (Rabies and Combined Vaccine) and microchip implantation for approximately 195,536 street dogs at the ward level.
3	Establishment of Veterinary Clinics	6,05,00,000(6.05 Crores)	To establish and equip veterinary clinics in all 8 zones, utilizing 7 buildings previously closed by the Animal Husbandry Department. This includes establishing a Super Speciality Veterinary Hospital in Jayanagar, South Zone.
4	Construction of ABC Centres	8,75,00,000(8.75 Crores)	For the establishment of modern and upgraded ABC centres with facilities like Isolation Centres (CD and Rabies), Rescue, and Infirmary in the Bommanahalli and Mahadevapura Zones.
5	Establishment of Animal Crematorium Units	8,25,00,000(8.25 Crores)	To scientifically and environmentally dispose of animal carcasses and medical waste. Units to be established in the South and Mahadevapura Zones, including the purchase of one Mobile Crematorium (₹25,00,000).
6	Community Dog Feeding Program	2,88,00,000	Aims to reduce dog aggression and bite cases by providing quality food once a day to an estimated 500 community dogs daily across 100 locations in each zone.
7	Street Dog Rescue/Protection Program (RESCO)	83,34,000	Funds the rescue and care of injured/accident-affected street dogs (target: 375 dogs per month). Major expenses include Orthopedic Surgery (₹34,20,000) and Vehicle Allowance/Case (₹22,50,000).
8	Installation of Information and Advisory Boards	1,41,00,000	For installing 800 information boards at dog feeding spots and advisory boards in 225 wards to educate the public on dog-related laws.
9	Compensation for Street Dog Bites	15,00,000 (15 Lakhs)	To provide compensation and cover the treatment cost for the public affected by street dog bites.

Detailed Summary of Salient Points and Insights

1. Focus on Scientific and Modern Animal Management

Sterilization and Vaccination: The core strategy remains the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program, targeting the sterilization of 45,000 dogs. This is strongly backed by an extensive Mass Vaccination Program against Rabies and other diseases.
Infrastructure Modernization: Significant capital expenditure is allocated for building and modernizing essential facilities:
- New ABC Centres: ₹8.75 Crores for state-of-the-art ABC centres in Bommanahalli and Mahadevapura Zones.
- Veterinary Healthcare: Establishment of new Veterinary Clinics across 8 zones and a Super Speciality Veterinary Hospital in Jayanagar.
- Scientific Waste Disposal: ₹8.25 Crores for establishing Animal Crematorium Units in the South and Mahadevapura Zones, including the purchase of a Mobile Crematorium.
Technological Integration: The plan mandates a comprehensive Microchip Program (₹3.44 Crores) for 195,536dogs, complete with the purchase of 39 Microchip Readers. This is crucial for successful monitoring and management of the vaccination and sterilization efforts.

2. Comprehensive Street Dog Welfare and Coexistence

Reducing Conflict through Feeding: The Community Dog Feeding Program (₹2.88 Crores) is an innovative measure aimed at providing food to 500 dogs per day in each zone to curb their aggressive nature and reduce dog bite cases.
Specialized Shelters: The plan addresses the welfare of specific dog populations:
- A Shelter (Ashraya Tana) is planned for the East Zone (₹60 Lakhs) to care for old, ailing, or unrecovered street dogs.
- An Observation Centre is to be constructed in the Yelahanka Zone (₹50 Lakhs) for the observation and training of aggressive or repeat-biting dogs.
Rescue and Trauma Care: The dedicated Rescue/Protection Program (RESCO) (₹83.34 Lakhs) provides for the treatment of injured and accident-affected dogs, with a clear allocation for specialized procedures like Major Orthopedic Surgery.

3. Support for Cattle Welfare and Logistics

Fodder Subsidy for Gaushalas: A provision of ₹25 Lakhs is made to provide a daily subsidy (₹17.50 per animal) for fodder and maintenance to the approximately 20-22 private Gaushalas (Cattle Shelters) within BBMP limits, for the care of rescued, stray, or old cattle.
Operational Purchases: The plan includes purchasing Cattle Catching Vehicles (₹25 Lakhs) and establishing pre-fabricated Dog Kennels for temporary containment.

4. Administrative and Operational Requirements

Cold Chain Management: To ensure vaccine efficacy, ₹12.39 Lakhs is earmarked for Vaccine Carriers (Portable Refrigerators and Active Cool Carriers). An additional ₹27.30 Lakhs is budgeted for Ice Lined Refrigerators (ILRs) and Walk-in Coolers (WICs) for storage at the zonal level.
Field Capture Equipment: To overcome the difficulty of catching street dogs in open areas, ₹65 Lakhs is allocated for the purchase of Trap Cages (24 units).
Staff and Public Training: ₹50 Lakhs is set aside for Awareness and Sensitisation Programs in schools, colleges, and social media platforms to promote co-existence. A smaller budget of ₹4 Lakhs is allocated for organizing/participating in Technical Conferences to enhance staff efficiency.
Post-Mortem and Storage: To facilitate scientific post-mortem examinations, 8 Deep Freezers (one per zone) are to be purchased (₹5 Lakhs) for preserving the bodies of deceased street dogs.