Bengaluru corporations ramp up dog shelter infra works
Bengaluru corporations are accelerating infrastructure works to relocate stray dogs following a Supreme Court order. Approximately 2,696 dogs have been identified for relocation, with various corporations making progress on shelter constructions. The relocation process will occur in phases, with care for the dogs outsourced to NGOs and a budget allocated for their upkeep.
- ▪The Supreme Court has ordered the relocation of stray dogs from public spaces.
- ▪Bengaluru corporations have identified 2,696 dogs for relocation and are expediting shelter construction.
- ▪The South Corporation has built a shelter for 100 dogs, while the North Corporation is nearing completion of a 500-dog shelter.
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With the Supreme Court passing the final order on relocating stray dogs from institutions and public spaces such as bus shelters, the Bengaluru corporations are pushing to expedite infrastructure works to begin the relocation process.A survey undertaken by the city corporations revealed that around 2,696 dogs need to be relocated. A few corporations are also planning one more survey to finalise total count.According to documents reviewed by The Hindu, the South and North City Corporations have made substantial progress in infrastructure works, while the others are lagging behind even in construction activities.The South Corporation has already constructed a shelter home with a capacity to house 100 dogs in S. Bingipura.
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