DC orders identification of designated dog feeding points in Ludhiana city and villages

Seeks details on dog sterilization at ABC Centre and catching operations
Ludhiana, December 16, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain on Tuesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana (MCL) and the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats to identify designated feeding points for stray dogs in urban and rural areas, respectively. The initiative aims to reduce aggression among strays by keeping them well-fed, calm, and territorial, thereby minimising conflicts with residents.

Chairing a meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Rural Development and Panchayats, Health, Animal Husbandry, Police, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), and other stakeholders, Jain emphasised compliance with Supreme Court guidelines. He instructed both departments to map suitable feeding zones, noting that stray dogs live in packs and rarely venture into another pack's territory for food. Designated spots would help curb hunger-driven aggression, promote a calmer dog population, and prevent unregulated feeding in public spaces that poses safety risks or inconveniences to citizens. He further mandated MCL workers to maintain cleanliness at these feeding zones. He also called for detailed reports on dog-catching teams and on-going sterilization activities under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme at relevant centres. He also asked the rural development and panchayats department to hold talks with sarpanches regarding the sterilization of dogs in the villages. 
In addition, Jain directed the Health department to ensure uninterrupted availability of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin in all hospitals. Dog bite incidents must be reported immediately to the district administration. A dedicated control room is to be set up soon, along with the launch of a public helpline.
Addressing road safety concerns, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the MCL, NHAI, and Rural Development and Panchayats departments to relocate stray cattle from highways and roads to the government cattle pound (Gaushala) at Burj Powat village, in order to reduce accidents.
Jain announced that progress on these measures would be reviewed every Tuesday, with appropriate action taken based on departmental performance.