BMC to begin dog census

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to begin a comprehensive census of stray dogs—covering males, females, and puppies—within its jurisdiction to support the ongoing sterilisation drive.

- MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP

The initiative has been welcomed by animal activists in the City.

According to reports, the decision to conduct the dog census was taken during BMC’s 32nd General Council Meeting held June 25. Speaking about the initiative, BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo said, “The blueprint for the dog census is ready and it will likely begin next week. Swachha Sathi members will play a key role in the process. All stray dogs within BMC’s jurisdiction will be covered in the census.”