Mon Dec 08 19:52:50 UTC 2025: News Article:
Delhi Grapples with Stray Dog Management Amid Court Orders
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working to comply with a Supreme Court order to manage the city’s stray dog population, but faces challenges in identifying feeding points and disbursing funds to animal welfare NGOs.
Following the Supreme Court’s November order, the MCD has appointed over 1,500 nodal officers at its schools and hospitals to ensure their premises remain free of stray dogs. These officers will oversee preventive measures like fencing to deter entry. However, the MCD is still awaiting lists of nodal officers from other institutions like private schools and transportation hubs.
Progress on identifying designated stray feeding points, another directive from the court, has been slow. So far, 500 feeding spots have been identified across 150 of Delhi’s 250 wards, falling short of the court’s requirement of at least one per ward.
Meanwhile, NGOs running dog sterilization centers, crucial for population control, are facing financial difficulties. While the MCD has approved the release of ₹13.5 crore in overdue payments, the 13 NGOs operating the 20 centers are unlikely to receive the funds until January due to bureaucratic processes. These NGOs, who haven’t been reimbursed since March, are essential to the city’s animal welfare efforts, receiving ₹1,000 per dog for sterilization and vaccination.
The MCD aims to install signage at the designated feeding locations soon, continuing their effort to manage the stray population in accordance with court orders.
Summary of original text:
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working to comply with Supreme Court orders regarding stray dog management. They have appointed nodal officers at schools and hospitals to keep premises free of strays. Progress is slow in identifying designated feeding points, with only 500 identified across 150 wards. NGOs running sterilization centers face payment delays, and funds are unlikely to be disbursed until January.
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